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As the 13th presidential library, the George W. Bush Presidential Library 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.

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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Woven Purse - Thailand

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Artifacts Collection

Mrs. Laura Bush Visits Mother Teresa's Jeevan Jyoti (Light of Life) Home for Disabled Children in New Delhi, India

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First Lady's Foreign Trips

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

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Global War on Terror

State Dinner press preview for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in State Dining Room, May 7, 2007.

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Dining & Diplomacy

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 Photographs

Firefighter at Ground Zero

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September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

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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Bluebonnets in the Native Texas Park.

Native Texas Park

The Native Texas Park is a 15-acre urban park on the grounds of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The park, featuring a one-mile network of trails, walk visitors through native Texas environments and reflects the President and Mrs. Bush’s longstanding commitment to environmental conservation and restoration.

Civics for All of Us

Civics for All of US Program

Civics for All of US is the new national civic education initiative from the George W. Bush Presidential Library and the National Archives. Our mission is to build civic literacy and engagement by providing exemplary civic education resources and programs for all ages using the records of the U.S. Government.

Mrs. Laura Bush with students.

Our Education Program is creating Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)-aligned lesson plans and activities that are ready-to-use for teaching by parents and educators.

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