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UPDATE: We're sorry, but due to the coronavirus public health emergency, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is closed beginning August 9, 2021 until further notice. We will continue to respond to written requests for records at gwbush.library@nara.gov. Please check the Library and Museum's website for updates on our operating hours and status.

As the 13th presidential library, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum promotes an understanding of the American presidency, examines the specific time in history during which President Bush served, and provides access to official records and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

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The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum building.

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9/11: The Steel of American Resolve

The 9/11 terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people and changed the world as we knew it. President George W. Bush led the national response in the uncertain days after the attacks, comforted a grieving nation, and demonstrated to the world the strength of American resolve.

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Smoke rising above New York City

Smoke rises from the site of the World Trade Center, September 11, 2001. (P7127-23)

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Firefighter at Ground Zero

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September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

President George W. Bush participates in a reading demonstration the morning of September 11, 2001, at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida. (P7060-19A)

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September 11, 2001 Gallery

President George W. Bush greets troops and tours military equipment at Fort Hood, Texas.

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Global War on Terror

Woven Purse - Thailand

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Artifacts Gallery

A school child in Germany drew this picture of hope in the aftermath of the tragedy.

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The World Reacts

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Research

Many Presidential records are available to the public for research, education, and information purposes. Discover the amazing contents of this historic archive.

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Collage of hand-written documents

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The Situation Room Experience

The Situation Room Experience is an immersive, role-playing simulation that transports students into a high-stakes, fast-paced, decision-making environment where they face a national crisis based upon historic fact.

Building and field of flowers

Native Texas Park

The Native Texas Park, open year round, reflects President and Mrs. Bush’s love of the native Texas landscape. Visitors can explore native Texas environments such as Blackland Prairie, Post Oak Savannah, and Cross Timbers Forest.

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Camp 43 - Summer Leadership Camp

Each spring, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum accepts applications from high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for its 3-day summer camp.

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