Speeches
During the George W. Bush Administration, speeches were used to communicate important policies or actions taken by the United States government.
During the George W. Bush Administration, speeches were used to communicate important policies or actions taken by the United States government.
Economic events during the George W. Bush administration include income tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 and a subprime mortgage crisis in 2007 - 2008 that led to a period known as the Great Recession. Some major themes of President George W. Bush's economy policy include economic stimulus, job creation, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility.
The Executive Office of the President, or EOP, is made up of offices that support the President.
During his administration, President George W. Bush made 48 international trips to 73 countries (in addition to visiting the West Bank), visiting every continent except Antarctica.
Digital Research Room
While the official gubernatorial records of former Texas Governor George W. Bush are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the records are the property of the State of Texas, the responsibility of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and are subject to research requests and the Texas Public Information Act (PIA).
Directions and parking information for visitors to the George W. Bush Library in Dallas, TX, including rates and accessible parking information.
Guidance and helpful tips for how to conduct a research visit.
Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Library serves as a resource for the study of the life and career of George W. Bush, while also promoting a better understanding of the Presidency, American history, and important issues of public policy.
List of available additional digital research resources about the George W. Bush Presidency.
Concentrating efforts on domestic policy upon taking office, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks refocused the President on national security and foreign policy. Read biographical information.
Marine One is the call sign for any Marine Corps aircraft carrying the President.
Barney and Miss Beazley were the much beloved Scottish Terriers of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush.
Finding aids for FOIA requests from 2022.
The following materials have been processed under the terms of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Finding Aid2018-0263-F: Emails Processed in Response to Blumenthal v. NARA FOIA LitigationRequest InformationEmails responsive to this request are being released on a rolling basis in segments. Please check this page for updates. The materials in FOIA 2018-0263-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.
duplicate of FOIA Requests 2014 - archived
The George W. Bush Presidential Library's online exhibits and digital galleries explore a sample of the artifacts, photos and videos, and documents housed in the Library. Also, information about the Native Texas Park is highlighted.
Mrs. Laura Bush's Trip to India in March 2006.
The 15-acre Native Texas Park features seasonal wildflowers, native plants, and tree-shaded lawns.
Finding Aid Document 2017-0006-F: The Presidential Daily Diary from the First 100 Days of t
This collection consists of Presidential records from White House Staff Member Office Files (SMOF), 2001-2009, who served in the administration of President George W. Bush. Named after the individual staff members and/or offices, some series are fully available for research. Otherwise, individual folders have been opened during systematic processing.
Order High Resolution Images of Photographs and Other Audiovisual MaterialsStepsGather all available information about the image; and if possible, find the filename (the “P” number found in the caption or details).Provide a specific description of the image, video, or audio clip, including date, location, topic, and if possible, the URL for each web page that contains the requested material.Specify JPEG or TIFF for digital images; DVD, QuickTime, AVI, MPEG4, or other for video; and CD, MP3, WAV, or other format f
In 2003, Mrs. Bush selected “A Season of Stories” as the White House holiday theme, combining the wonder of the season with the delight of classic children’s stories that have shaped American culture.
Oscar De La Renta: Five Decades of Style Exhibit was a major retrospective of American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, exploring his significant career from its origins to his most recent, and what would sadly become his last, runway and red-carpet masterpieces.