Presidential Trivia
Presidential Trivia
Presidential Trivia
Trivia
All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas at the White House 2002 celebrated the important role animals played in the Executive Mansion. The highlights included indigenous bird ornaments designed by artists from around the country, replicas of First Family pets that were displayed throughout the White House, and the first edition of Barney cam, a much loved tradition during the President and Mrs. Bush’s years in Washington, D.C.
Presidents have long used social events to foster diplomatic ties. The menus and photographs selected for this exhibit illustrate the wide range of social and diplomatic events hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.
The George W. Bush Library and Museum offers resources and educational materials for teachers, students and parents.
Even the leader of the United States needs a furry (or feathered) companion! The White House has been the home to over 40 Presidents and their families as well as the home to over 275 of their pets, including dogs, cats, sheep, horses, birds, opossums, bobcats, donkeys, squirrels, pigs, badgers, snakes, goats, rabbits, fish, bear cubs, and an alligator!
Online Exhibits
Past, current, and upcoming events at the George W. Bush Presidential Library.
A Season of Stories: Christmas at the White House 2003 November 19, 2015 - January 3, 2016
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is part of the Presidential Libraries system, administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), a U.S. Federal agency.
George W. Bush contact information for personal requests and searching tips for researchers, educators and interested persons.
Learn about the Bush Family’s respected tradition of public service, famous Presidential places and symbols, and fun facts about popular First Pets Barney and Miss Beazley.
Access and view select Presidential materials from the holdings of the George W. Bush Presidential Library. The digital galleries highlight images of artifacts and documents, which can be zoomed in or printed. Photos and videos can be viewed online as well.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library maintains approximately 43,000 artifacts, primarily foreign and domestic gifts given to the President and Mrs. Laura Bush, and other items obtained throughout the presidency at events and during trips.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library provides access to Presidential records to researchers through topic guides, finding aids, research resources, and more. Learn about planning a research visit, submitting a Freedom of Information Act request, and ordering photos and videos.
Federal government records -- and public access to them -- are defined in various statutes, including the Federal Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Baseball has influenced the American presidency by providing a fun and cherished annual tradition, an opportunity for Presidents to connect with their fellow citizens, and a venue to send messages of strength and American values to the world.
The White House Easter Egg Roll, which begins at one end of Pennsylvania Avenue and continues at the other, is one of the oldest traditions in Presidential history.
President George W. Bush used the Presidential Briefing Papers as a guide for his working day. The packet of materials consists of schedules for each day, event memoranda, participant lists, agendas, and other documents related to the meetings and activities for that day.
Drafts of President George W. Bush's First Inaugural Address.
Drafts of the Second Inaugural Address of President George W. Bush, Delivered January 20, 2005.
Correspondence Between President Bush and His Pastors and Spiritual Advisors.
Records on the February 23 and 24, 2001 Meetings between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair.