George W. Bush Presidential Center
Five for Friday
A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
June 27, 2025
Celebrate the Fourth of July With US

Enjoy free admission and extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bush Museum this Independence Day! Step into history to reflect on defining moments that have shaped our nation and leave inspired to write the next chapter of the American story. Plus, don’t miss A Shining City on the Hilltop, a limited-time exhibit featuring 35 of President Bush’s paintings, on display through Oct 19.
 
Free admission courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies

Plan your visit today
Record immigration numbers show it's time to rethink what's working – and what's not
Monthly immigration update from Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative
Meet the Bush Institute’s Veteran Wellness Alliance: Centerstone’s Military Services 
Q&A with Centerstone’s Military Services’ Chief Operating Officer Anna Goletz and Chief Executive Officer Blas Villalobos
The rise of independent journalism
New Strategerist podcast featuring Jessica Yellin, founder of News Not Noise
Protecting PEPFAR funding helps save lives
Statement on PEPFAR for the U.S. Senate by David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute
In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center

Rural schools offer lessons in pluralism | The Dallas Morning News
Op-ed by Bill McKenzie, Senior Editorial Advisor at the Bush Institute

America thrives when immigration works
Article by Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative

Statement by President George W. Bush on Fred Smith

Mark your calendars
Upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events
presented by NexPoint

Also happening at the Bush Center

A Shining City on the Hilltop
 A new art exhibit by President Bush now on display in the Bush Museum
Open now through Oct. 19

Moment of Remembrance on September 11th
Sept. 11 | 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. CT
 
Pups in the Park
Thank you to the family of Susan S. Fischer for supporting this event
Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT 

Free Admission Days to the Bush Museum
Courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies
July 4 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT (extended hours)
Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT (extended hours)
Nov. 11 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT (extended hours)

Situation Room Presentations
Fridays | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT
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
 

 

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.

 


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

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