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The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

Following the release of Netflix’s “The Six Triple Eight,” which chronicles the remarkable story of World War II’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color, the inspiring narrative of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion comes to life at the Bush Center. Join us to hear from Retired Army Colonel Edna Cummings, who produced a 2019 documentary on the Six Triple Eight and has been a tireless advocate for the battalion’s recognition, culminating in their being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

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Navigating Turbulence: Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign Policy

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The Bush Center welcomes U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) for a compelling conversation with Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer on geopolitical hotspots and how the United States can best navigate today’s foreign policy challenges.

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Laura Bush Book Club with Author Amor Towles

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Highland Park United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The Sixth Annual Laura Bush Book Club will proudly feature Amor Towles. One of Mrs. Bush’s favorite authors, Towles’ novels Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, and his collection of shorter fiction Table for Two have all been New York Times bestsellers.

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Save the Date: Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, SMU

Supported by SMU, Texas Instruments, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

Emmanuel Acho, former NFL player, #1 New York Times bestselling author, sports analyst, and thought leader, joins us for an impactful community discussion on challenging the status quo and creating lasting change.

Upcoming Events at the Bush Center

Presidents Day – Extended Hours at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum

Monday, February 17, 2025 | 9 am – 8 pm CT

In honor of Presidents Day, stay late at the Bush Museum and explore the American presidency through the lens of the 43rd president.

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Guided Tours of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park

Saturdays, March 15 – May 31, 2025 | 10:00 am CT

Explore the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park with free guided tours led by North Texas Master Naturalists. These tours provide an in-depth look at the 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, located at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. 

About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at www.bushcenter.org

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205