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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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Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho on April 24

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President George W. Bush speaks at a celebration for the 60th anniversary for the Voice of America February, 25, 2002.

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Broadcasting the hope of freedom from America to the world

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Captain Flo Groberg -- Leadership Lessons with a Medal of Honor Recipient

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Secretary of State William P. Rogers signs the peace agreement for the United States, January 27, 1973. (National Archives)

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Freedom Matters

March 2, 2023 - May 31, 2025

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Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho

April 24, 2025, 7:00 pm - April 24, 2025, 8:00 pm

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May 8, 2025, 6:30 pm - May 8, 2025, 7:30 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 thrive in civilian life.

Education and Opportunity

Ensuring all young Americans can access 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 markets, free trade, and democratic capitalism

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.

American Ideals and Respectful Discourse

Encouraging pluralism and informed citizens as foundational American ideals.

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

Global Health

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

Combating Corruption and Kleptocracy

Spotlighting corruption and the danger it poses to our economic and political systems and exploring the intersection between authoritarianism and kleptocracy