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The George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion.

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“Ken Hersh has been an effective leader of the Bush Center and champion of our shared values for nearly a decade,” said President George W. Bush.

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Freedom Matters

March 2, 2023 - December 31, 2024

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Food, Family & Holiday Fun: A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond

December 2, 2024, 6:30 pm

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Holiday Tea at the Bush Center

December 18, 2024, 2:30 pm - December 19, 2024, 3:30 pm

The George W. Bush Institute focuses on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Bush Institute is committed to creating positive, meaningful, and lasting change at home and abroad.

Smarter fiscal, regulatory, workforce, innovation, and place-based policies will promote growth and make democratic capitalism better for all Americans.

Veterans & Military Families

Helping veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life.

Education

Ensuring all students receive a quality education.

Immigration

Promoting a modern immigration system that meets the needs of our economy while respecting safety, security, and human dignity.

Economic Growth

Advancing policies that promote economic growth and strengthen our competitiveness in the global economy.

GWBPC Forum on Leadership. Photo by Grant Miller

Affirming the values of freedom and democracy, strengthening the institutions that secure these values at home, and helping to spread them abroad.

Presidential Leadership Scholars

Developing a generation of leaders focused on solving society’s most challenging issues.

Civility and Our Democratic Institutions

Supporting our nation's institutions and reasserting the value of civic participation and civility.

At the Bush Center, we’re concerned about the challenges to the health of democracies around the world.

Women's Advancement

Improving the lives of women and girls through education, opportunity, health, and leadership development.

Global Health

Promoting the health and well-being of people around the world.

Freedom and Democracy

Supporting democratic values around the world by elevating institutions that serve their people and promote human dignity, human rights, and market economies.