George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

01/20/2023

In the first photo, Vice President Bush takes the Oath of Office and becomes the 41st President of the United States. Wife Barbara holds two Bibles: one used by George Washington during his first inauguration in 1789. This Bible was lent by St. John's Lodge No. 1 of the Free and Accepted Masons of New York City. The other Bible was a gift to the President-Elect from the House and Senate Prayer Group. Each of the Bibles was open to the Beatitudes. Later in the day, President and First Lady Bush dance at one of the Inaugural Balls, Washington, DC.
20 January 1989
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01/16/2023

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! In keeping with President Bush's legacy, the George H.W. Bush Library & Museum encourages all to volunteer to improve their communities on this Martin Luther King Day! Pictured here, President Bush shakes hands with Ms. Coretta Scott King after signing legislation extending the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission.
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01/12/2023

Mrs. Bush with Millie on the Truman Balcony.
18 January 1990
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01/09/2023

It's National Law Enforcement Appreciation day! Thank you to all the selfless men and women who serve and protect us daily!

01/06/2023

Happy Anniversary to George and Barbara Bush! The couple was first married on January 6, 1945. The couple celebrated 73 years of marriage together and were the 2nd longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history.

01/06/2023

On Jan 6, 1945, Barbara Pierce and George H.W. Bush were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Rye, NY. Their love story lived on for 73 happy years.

01/06/2023

NEW EVENT: The Hunt for COVID-19 Origins Reignites Debate About Risky Research
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023
5:30 PM CT
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
RSVP: tx.ag/EbXdDfq

Gerald W Parker, DVM, PhD will provide opening remarks and allow ample opportunity for questions to highlight what is known and not known about COVID-19 origins and provide insights into the debate about controversial risky research that began over a decade ago.

01/04/2023

President Bush visits with his mother, Dorothy Walker Bush, in the Oval Office of the White House.
21 January 1989
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01/03/2023

The museum store will be closed on Wednesday, January 4. We apologize for any inconvenience. However, the museum will be open during regular hours.

01/01/2023

President Bush and Lee Atwater play the guitar at the Celebration for Young Americans, DC Armory, Washington, DC.
21 January 1989
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12/30/2022

President and Mrs. Bush visit with a military service membesr at Wilford Hall, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas who were wounded in Panama.
31 December 1989
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12/28/2022

President Bush boarding Marine One helicopter.
30 December 1992
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12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from the George Bush Library! We hope you have the happiest of holidays!

12/23/2022

President Bush goes fishing with Secretary Baker in Corpus Christi, Texas.
27 December 1989
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12/21/2022

President Bush reads to his grandchildren at Camp David.
24 December 1991
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12/19/2022

Delivery of the White House Christmas Tree. The White House Christmas Trees stand 18 1/2 feet tall so that they reach from the floor to ceiling in the Blue Room. The tree is decorated with handmade birds from each of the U.S. states and territories.
06 December 1989
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12/16/2022

President Bush attends a "George Bush Presidential Library" meeting at the Texas A&M University Board of Regents quarters, College Station, TX.
15 December 1992
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12/13/2022

President and Mrs. Bush wave to the crowd at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific following President Bush's speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
07 December 199
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12/12/2022

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters has issued orders today to Master Gunnery Sergeant S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a RNLTD of 24 Dec 2022.

MGySgt. Claus, known to use the alias “Saint Nicholas”, “Kris Kringle”, “Father Christmas”, or simply “Santa”, is a reserve Marine with 1,743 years of service.

He specializes as a tactical operator of the next generation DEC-25B, Cargo Airborne Delivery (CAnDY) Carrier.

The DEC-25B is contractor-modified and fully equipped with Cargo Antlered Navigation Equipment Sensors (CANES).

It has also been retrofitted with eight high-powered, air-cooled Rangifer Tarandus carrot-fed generators.

As a single seat cargo delivery platform, it is capable of vertical delivery of high-value items, take-off and landing without pilot controlled lighting (PCL).

These unique specifications, coupled with the additional Public Affairs skill sets possessed by Master Gunny Claus, classify the entire deployable package as a low-density, high-demand (LD/HD) asset.

Also recalled, were MSgts Dasher and Dancer, GySgts Prancer and V***n, SSgts Comet and Cupid, Cpl. Donner, and PFC Blitzen (recently selected for LCpl.)

PFC Rudolph is also authorized to report for duty; however, he must first successfully complete his Phase II SERE Training, which he has failed three times due to a medical condition related to his nose.

Although the above Marines are on orders for only 24 hours, it is anticipated that they will submit a travel claim for 24,901 miles at .56/mile, using a POV. Suitable Government transportation is not available.

As a special operations unit, each member is granted a high level of uniform flexibility, as well as relaxed grooming standards.

Per diem has been modified to include large quantities of hot cocoa and cookies.

Government travel card use has been authorized.

12/10/2022

President and Mrs. Bush pose in front of the 1989 Official White House Christmas Tree.
13 December 1989
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12/07/2022

Pictured here President and Mrs. Bush visit Pearl Harbor Naval Base for ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to honor those who both lost their lives and those who fight to protect them.
07 December 1991
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12/07/2022

December 7th, 1941 "A date which will live in infamy" - FDR
Today we pay tribute to those who perished in the attack on Pearl Harbor 81 years ago today and salute those who have valiantly answered the call to serve to defend our freedom since.

A big thank you to Jean Becker for writing an article about President Bush's account of the impact that Pearl Harbor had on him, his decision to serve during WWII and particularly his ChiChi Jima experience for "Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance", beginning on pg. 66:
https://my.mtr.cool/hxyfwjqtxg

12/07/2022

As we commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the National Archives is honored to care for and share photographs, video footage, and military records that provide eyewitness accounts surrounding December 7, 1941. Learn more on our Special Topics Page:
http://ow.ly/WS2n50LWN39

Image: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/12009098



https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/remembering-pearl-harbor

12/06/2022

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Veterans Parks & Athletic Complex from April 27-30, 2023.

The display will be open 24 hours a day and is free to the public.

🎖️ The Wall That Heals honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3F3YO8l

12/05/2022

Mrs. Bush accepts the White House Christmas tree while holding Millie.
06 December 1989
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12/05/2022

Photos from City of College Station - Government's post

12/03/2022

Congratulations to Warren Finch from George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and George and Barbara Bush Foundation

12/02/2022

President Bush arrives at the USS Forrestal off the Coast of Malta.
01 December 1989
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12/01/2022

Bush Library director retiring from career in archives

Bush Library director retiring from career in archives

Warren Finch is embarking on his final days as director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum before he retires on Saturday.

11/30/2022

On the fourth anniversary of his death, President Bush is fondly remembered for his lifetime achievements and commitment to service.

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11/30/2022

This Thursday is our next Business After Hours at the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum! This is a great opportunity to meet other businesses around the Brazos Valley!

11/30/2022

Today we pause to remember the life of President George H.W. Bush.

June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018

11/30/2022

Longtime Director of Bush Library Retires - WTAW | 1620AM & 94.5FM

Longtime Director of Bush Library Retires - WTAW | 1620AM & 94.5FM

The longtime director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is retiring. Warren Finch was detailed to the Bush White House in 1992 to help move materials to Texas and has been in [Read More...]

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! President Bush participates in the presentation and pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden of the White House. His grandson, Sam Leblond, pets the turkey during the ceremony.

11/22/2022

On November 22 1990 George and Barbara Bush spent Thanksgiving with the troops in Saudi Arabia.
📷Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

11/20/2022

President and Mrs. Bush greet President Carlos Saul Menem of Argentina on the North Portico of the White House. November 14, 1991.
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11/17/2022

President Bush Addresses the "Minnesota Independent Republicans Welcome Pres. Bush" Event at John Marshall High School with Senator Rudy Boschwitz. November 2, 1990
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11/17/2022

Join us TONIGHT from 5:30 - 6:30 as Jean Becker and Warren Finch tell stories of George Bush and the Library from the past 25 years! RSVP by calling 979-862-2251

11/15/2022

President and Mrs. Bush attend a reception for the Texas GOP in Waco, Texas. November 5, 1990
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11/14/2022

The 25th Anniversary Silver Celebration that was scheduled to take place Friday, November 18, has been postponed. We thank you for the interest and support for the event and will be sure to get the information out to the community once the event has been rescheduled. Although the evening event will not go on as planned, the museum will be open for free from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we invite everyone to tour the museum, including Mandela: The Official Exhibition.