George W. Bush Presidential Center
Five for Friday
A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
February 7, 2025
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The Six Triple Eight, courtesy of Netflix
Experience the powerful true Story of the only black woman's army corps unit in WWII
Come learn the heroic story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, on Feb. 12 at the next Engage at the Bush Center event, presented by NexPoint. Join Ambassador Nicole Avant, one of the producers of the Netflix film; Milauna Jackson, who plays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film; and Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, a passionate advocate whose work led to two important recognitions for the battalion.

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Ten million cervical cancer screenings completed through our Go Further partnership
Launched in 2018, Go Further aims to eliminate cervical cancer deaths among HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa
Dig into the Bush Institute's policy briefs
Recommendations to Congress and the administration on key domestic and global policy issues
Know a teacher or an entire class who would enjoy exploring the American presidency? 
Thanks to the generous support of H-E-B / Central Market, we are pleased to offer field trips and complimentary admission for all K-12 teachers
What do Barney the dog, recipes from Crawford, and Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park honey all have in common?
They made our hand-picked list for top Valentine's Day gifts! 
In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Top policy researchers unveil blueprint to manage growth challenges in Texas metro areas 
Report from the George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, the LBJ Urban Lab at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston 

Two-minute take: Celebrating 10 million cervical cancer screenings this World Cancer Day 
Article by Hannah Johnson, Senior Program Manager of Global Policy at the Bush Institute  

The future of U.S. assistance to Ukraine | CBS News 
Includes interview with David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute  

How to escape groupthink | Houston Chronicle 
Op-ed by Chris Walsh, Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute

UPCOMING AT THE BUSH CENTER
Don't miss these special Events

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint events

Feb. 12 | 6:30 p.m. CT
The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII

March 18 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Navigating Turbulence: Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign Policy

March 30 | 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. CT
Sunday in the Park with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush

April 24 | 7:00 p.m. CT
Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho

May 8 | 6:30 p.m. CT
Laura Bush Book Club with author Amor Towles
Highland Park United Methodist Church

Also happening at the Bush Center: 

Feb. 17 | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Presidents Day – Free admission and extended hours at the Bush Museum

Saturdays March 15 – May 31 | 10 a.m. CT, weather permitting
Guided tours of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
 Park tours are made possible with support from the family of Susan S. Fischer

Saturdays | 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. CT
Sundays | 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT
Mondays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
Situation Room Presentation

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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.

 

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Dallas, Texas 75205

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