George W. Bush Presidential Center

In honor of Presidents Day, admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum will be FREE for all visitors Monday, February 17. Explore the American presidency through the lens of the 43rd president. Take a seat behind a replica resolute desk while posing for a portrait, test your decision-making in a presidential simulation, and even take a stroll through the Texas Rose Garden – all located in the Bush Museum’s permanent exhibit. Examine historical artifacts and some of our country’s founding documents in the special exhibit, Freedom Matters. Visitors have the unique opportunity to view a 14th-century copy of the Magna Carta and rare versions of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. The museum will be open for extended operating hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Learn more on how to plan your visit: https://lnkd.in/gVu8v--J

"During the Cold War, there was a similar dynamic; we subordinated Africa to our competition with the Soviet Union. And today we will make a similar mistake if we treat Africa simply as a place to compete against China. That’s not going to be good enough. We need a more robust engagement, to see Africa as critical to the United States’ global position. We need a relationship that is built on the mutual benefit of Africa and United States," says Jendayi Frazer, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Duignan Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, adjunct Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, President and Chief Executive Officer of 50 Ventures Read "Helping Africa boom" from the latest issue of The Catalyst: https://lnkd.in/gj_fC9b2 #CatalystIdeas

Spend an afternoon in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park with America’s favorite sister duo, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush! ☀️🌸 This enchanting story beautifully captures the deep connection between parents and their children, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and the love that shapes our most cherished moments. Jenna and Barbara will be reading their NEW picture book, I Loved You First  (published by Hachette Book Group/Little Brown Books for Young Readers). The reading will be held in the scenic Carolyn and David Miller Amphitheater, located within the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. Afterward, guests will receive their purchased pre-signed books. The event will also feature festive children’s activities and refreshments for the whole family to enjoy. Purchase your ticket: https://lnkd.in/gKfkYyZV

"One of the things that we in the United States have to appreciate is that it’s very much in our interest as a country to have safe, secure, stable, and prosperous neighbors. Between the year 2000 and about 2010, Latin America made great progress in terms of advancing democracies and seeing relatively modest but very consistent economic growth. People moved away from extreme poverty and developed a sense that they could make a living. And it wasn’t just the economics that were improving – security was as well." — Amb. Antonio Garza, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, member the Bush Center Board of Directors, and Chair of the Bush Institute’s Advisory Council Read "A win-win approach to Latin America" from the latest issue of The Catalyst: https://lnkd.in/gm_W_f8N #CatalystIdeas

WATCH: David J. Kramer and Igor Khrestin on ending the war with Russia and safeguarding Europe’s future: https://lnkd.in/gPHymzKx #CatalystIdeas

"The United States needs more legal pathways for people who want to come here to work and contribute. And that’s true whether we’re talking about people who have a master’s degree in a STEM field or whether we’re talking about someone with a skilled labor certification but no bachelor’s degree. We have a lot of jobs open at all skill levels, they’re all important, and we need to make sure that the people who want to come here and work have the ability to do so," says Bush Institute's Laura Collins on #immigration. Read "Building a better immigration system" from the latest issue of The Catalyst: https://lnkd.in/gY49B_nh #CatalystIdeas

"If Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are successful in undermining the global order, the resulting disorder may give them so much confidence that no matter what the United States then does, they will not be deterred," says Victor Cha in response to a question posed by Bush Institute's Jonathan Tepperman about whether the West can deter authoritarian countries if it has been weakened by events such as America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Read "Stopping the authoritarian onslaught" from the latest issue of The Catalyst: https://lnkd.in/ggbEs4aC #CatalystIdeas

“The United States faces enormous challenges in the months and years ahead, and virtually all recent media coverage of current affairs stops there. But the United States also possesses enormous advantages. If Washington can figure out how to apply the latter to the former, the country’s future looks far brighter than the doomsayers would have you believe,” says Jonathan Tepperman, Editor-in-Chief of The Catalyst and Senior Fellow at the Bush Institute. This unique issue of The Catalyst features articles that touch on topics from the Bush Institute’s 2025 Policy Recommendations. The Catalyst is available for you to explore anytime, anywhere. Read the online journal of ideas from the Bush Institute: https://lnkd.in/g6AySa84 #CatalystIdeas

Read the latest Presidential Leadership Scholar Spotlight!

The Strategerist is excited to welcome former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Larry D. Thompson at the George W. Bush Presidential Center for a live podcast recording on Friday, February 21. Thompson, who served under President George W. Bush, was at the forefront of guiding the administration through issues around privacy and security in a post-9/11 world while holding true that “the law, properly applied, is a powerful force for good in our society.” He has also held key roles in corporate law and compliance, leaving a lasting mark on public policy and legal ethics, and is author of the book Quiet Counsel: Looking Back on a Life of Service to the Law. Join Strategerist host Andrew Kaufmann live for this complimentary conversation and podcast recording. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gTSxV4bu