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It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. There have been good days and tough days. But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people. I have been blessed to represent this nation we love.
-- President George W. Bush, Farewell Address to the Nation, January 15, 2009
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President George W. Bush reads a draft of his State of the Union speech in the Oval Office, January 31, 2006, in preparation for the annual address to the nation scheduled for that evening.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is the 13th Presidential Library administered by the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
. NARA serves as the nation's official keeper for records of the Federal Government. NARA's
Presidential Libraries and Museums
are repositories for textual, electronic, and audiovisual Presidential records as well as domestic and foreign Presidential gifts. The Bush Library promotes an understanding of the American presidency, examines eight years in American History during which President Bush served, explores important issues of public policy, and provides access to official records and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Research Room
Visit the Museum
Freedom 250 - "Opening the Vault" Exhibit and More Celebrations
Research, Learn, and Explore
The George W. Bush Presidential Library gives researchers a look at American history, the American Presidency, and important issues of public policy. Many Presidential records are available to the public for research, education, and information purposes. Discover the contents of this historic archive by browsing topic guides and searching the finding aids.
Visit
Civics for All of US
is the new national civic education initiative from the George W. Bush Presidential Library and the National Archives. The mission is to build civic literacy and engagement by providing exemplary civic education resources and programs for all ages using the records of the U.S. Government.
Visit
These exhibits and galleries explore selections of artifacts, archived photographs and videos, and historic documents housed in the George W. Bush Presidential Library. For example, the exhibit
9/11: The Steel of American Resolve
explores how President Bush led the national response in the uncertain days after the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people; how he comforted a grieving nation; and demonstrated to the world the strength of American resolve.
Visit
Latest Exhibit
Presidential Pets: The Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals That Lived in the White House
Even the leader of the United States needs a furry (or feathered) companion! The White House has been the home to over 40 Presidents and their families as well as the home to over 275 of their pets, including dogs, cats, sheep, horses, birds, opossums, bobcats, donkeys, squirrels, pigs, badgers, snakes, goats, rabbits, fish, bear cubs, and an alligator!
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The Bush White House pets - India, Miss Beazley, and Barney - get ready for a Boo-tiful Halloween, October 31, 2007.
View in the National Archives Catalog
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Skip to main content
Contact George W. Bush
Order Photos
It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. There have been good days and tough days. But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people. I have been blessed to represent this nation we love.
-- President George W. Bush, Farewell Address to the Nation, January 15, 2009
Scroll Down
President George W. Bush reads a draft of his State of the Union speech in the Oval Office, January 31, 2006, in preparation for the annual address to the nation scheduled for that evening.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is the 13th Presidential Library administered by the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
. NARA serves as the nation's official keeper for records of the Federal Government. NARA's
Presidential Libraries and Museums
are repositories for textual, electronic, and audiovisual Presidential records as well as domestic and foreign Presidential gifts. The Bush Library promotes an understanding of the American presidency, examines eight years in American History during which President Bush served, explores important issues of public policy, and provides access to official records and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Research Room
Visit the Museum
Freedom 250 - "Opening the Vault" Exhibit and More Celebrations
Research, Learn, and Explore
The George W. Bush Presidential Library gives researchers a look at American history, the American Presidency, and important issues of public policy. Many Presidential records are available to the public for research, education, and information purposes. Discover the contents of this historic archive by browsing topic guides and searching the finding aids.
Visit
Civics for All of US
is the new national civic education initiative from the George W. Bush Presidential Library and the National Archives. The mission is to build civic literacy and engagement by providing exemplary civic education resources and programs for all ages using the records of the U.S. Government.
Visit
These exhibits and galleries explore selections of artifacts, archived photographs and videos, and historic documents housed in the George W. Bush Presidential Library. For example, the exhibit
9/11: The Steel of American Resolve
explores how President Bush led the national response in the uncertain days after the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people; how he comforted a grieving nation; and demonstrated to the world the strength of American resolve.
Visit
Latest Exhibit
Presidential Pets: The Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals That Lived in the White House
Even the leader of the United States needs a furry (or feathered) companion! The White House has been the home to over 40 Presidents and their families as well as the home to over 275 of their pets, including dogs, cats, sheep, horses, birds, opossums, bobcats, donkeys, squirrels, pigs, badgers, snakes, goats, rabbits, fish, bear cubs, and an alligator!
Explore the Exhibit
View All Exhibits
The Bush White House pets - India, Miss Beazley, and Barney - get ready for a Boo-tiful Halloween, October 31, 2007.
View in the National Archives Catalog
Download
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