via TAMUS. The 4141 locomotive has been placed on a pad at its permanent home in front of the Bush Library and Museum.
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No. 4141 locomotive arrives in College Station to be enshrined at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
via KBTX. The historic Union Pacific 4141 locomotive arrives in College Station Sunday.
Union Pacific locomotive 4141 returns to College Station
Via The Eagle. The UP No. 4141 Engine, a locomotive painted to match Air Force One, returns.
4141 locomotive rides the rails one last time, arrives in College Station
via The Battalion. The historic Union Pacific 4141 locomotive comes to rest beside its namesake.
UP No. 4141 Engine Returns Today for Last Stop at Bush Museum
via TAMUS. The historic UP No. 4141 Engine returns to Bush Library & Museum.
Historic Union Pacific 4141 pulls into College Station for last stop at Bush Museum
via 25NewsKXXV. A blanketed No. 4141 pulled into College Station on Sunday morning behind UP No. 1943.
Winter 2020/2021 Newsletter
Our winter 2020/ 2021 edition introduces Max Angerholzer as the new CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. Plus,...
Foundation Applauds Significant Produce Donation to Benefit Winter Storm Victims
Central Texas Food Bank set to receive a donation to benefit winter storm victims. The 40,000 lbs. of fresh produce is provided by Beachside Produce with transportation costs donated by Total Quality Logistics.
Supporting Texas Together
For those of you who live in Texas, we hope you are beginning to recover from last week’s weather event....
Bush Museum Readies for Spring Arrival of UP No. 4141 Engine
via TAMUS. Regents donate acreage for historic train and later landing of Marine One.
Barbara Bush Foundation Celebrates Black History Month with the Release of New Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias Teaching Resources
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to celebrate Black History Month with the release of new educational resources, available free of charge for use in classrooms nationwide.
Ten Rules for Former Presidents
Via Smerconish. Written By Jean Becker. Shortly before George W. Bush took office on January 21st, 2001, his father – the 41st President of the United States – wrote a piece for FYI magazine, a publication of Forbes and edited by President Bush...
Why Nonprofit Leaders Need To Lead The Way In Innovating Education
via Forbes By Deb Mallin Forbes Councils Member, Founder of LiteracyMatters.org, a teacher on a mission to close the literacy with...
Nancy Bush Ellis, Sister of Former President George H. W. Bush, Dies at 94 Due to COVID-19 Complications
via People “Our condolences and prayers are with the Ellis and Bush families as we remember a remarkable woman who...
Nancy Bush Ellis, Sister and Aunt of Presidents, Dies at 94
via The New York Times By Katharine Q. Seelye Published Jan. 10, 2021 | Updated Jan. 11, 2021 Nancy Bush Ellis, the sister...
GEORGE & BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW CEO, MAX ANGERHOLZER READY TO LEAD ORGANIZATION “INTO AN EXCITING FUTURE”
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation today announced that, following a five-month nationwide search, the board of directors selected experienced non-profit leader Maxmillian Angerholzer, III, to succeed interim CEO Andy Card as the foundation’s new CEO.
George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin and Barbara Bush First Spouse Medal
In December 2020, the United States Mint (Mint) is releasing the George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin and the corresponding...
Statue of President George H.W. Bush Unveiled in Budapest
via U.S. Embassy in Hungary. On October 27, 2020, the Government of Hungary and the U.S. Embassy in Budapest unveiled the statue in honor of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, in Liberty Square in Budapest on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the fall of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe.
Statue Dedication in Hungary to Honor President George H. W. Bush
Gesture of Appreciation by the Hungarian Government Salutes “The Statesman who helped shape the future of Europe and Hungary” October...
Jenna Bush Hager discusses joining Sam LeBlond for an episode of “All the Best!”
Jenna Bush Hager joined TODAY co-host Hoda Kotb to talk about joining cousin, Sam LeBlond for last week's episode of "All the Best"...
The 2020 George Bush High School Public Service Scholarship Recipients Selected
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is proud to announce the 2020 George Bush High School Public Service Scholarship recipients.
WWII Torpedo Bomber Pays Tribute to George and Barbara Bush
A fully operational World War II-era TBM Avenger airplane was repainted in honor of President George H.W. Bush's “Barbara III” aircraft and was recently returned to the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston. The year-long restoration process was graciously underwritten by @GarySiniseFound, The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, and LSFM board members James Bath and Joe Cialone.
Statement by Andrew H. Card, Jr., Bush Foundation Interim CEO, on the Passing of Philanthropist and Energy Executive Lod Cook
“The George & Barbara Bush Foundation joins in mourning the loss of the Bushes’ wonderful friend — and our former...
It’s Almost Time to Celebrate The Second Annual George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards
Join Points of Light on September 26, 2020, at 8:00 PM for The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards Celebration honoring extraordinary individuals who demonstrate the traits of our 41st president – integrity, empathy, respect, optimism, conviction in the face of opposition and belief in the power of the human spirit.
Jay B. Silveria Named Executive Director of the Bush School Washington, DC, Teaching Site
From the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University Bush School Dean Mark Welsh has announced the appointment of...
LOOKING FORWARD: Avoiding a Vaccine Cold War
Event Details Thursday, September 17th | 12:30pm CST / 1:30pm EST Preview the event with CEO Andy Card Are we...
Former Bush national security advisor Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft dies at 95
Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.) March 19, 1925 – August 6, 2020 FALLS CHURCH, VA — Following is a...
David M. Shribman: Obstacles remain to reach full ADA integration
By DAVID M. SHRIBMAN for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette We must let all of our people go, where and when they want...
Virtually Together Presidential Sites Pre-Summit
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation joined our friends at the White House Historical Association held a virtual Presidential Sites...
Spring 2020 Newsletter: Former White House Chief of Staff, Bush School Dean, and Longtime Bush Family Confidant, Andy Card, Now Serving as Interim Foundation CEO
Our Spring 2020 edition of Fidelity we introduce the Foundation’s Interim CEO, Andy Card; preview an exciting announcement about the...
Announcing the Mrs. Bush’s Story Time Podcast
From the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy We are excited to announce the launch of Mrs. Bush’s Story Time,...
The Barbara Bush: Pearls of Wisdom Book Tour Continues
From the Kansas City Public Library Barbara Bush was one of America’s most popular first ladies, warm and unpretentious but...
Remembering Barbara Pierce Bush June 8, 1925 – April 17, 2018
Friends of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation, Today we pause to remember and celebrate our widely admired and inspiring...
Dana Perino: Why Barbara Bush never dyed her hair
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com By Matt London for Fox News Fox News anchor and former White House press...
Jenna’s latest obsession: Her grandmother’s book ‘Pearls of Wisdom’
From Today.com Jenna Bush Hager and Willie Geist share items in their lives that they can’t live without. Willie talks...
What Barbara Bush Told George H. W. During Her Last Hospital Trip That Made the Staff Cry
In a new book, son Jeb Bush recalls: “Mom opened her eyes and said, ‘My God, George, you are devastatingly...
‘Pearls of Wisdom’: 7 amazing quotes from former first lady Barbara Bush
Image credited to Jenna Bush Hager By Kerry Breen of Today “For heaven’s sake, enjoy life.” Former first lady Barbara Bush was...
Book review: Words of wisdom from a first lady
“Pearls of Wisdom” by Barbara Bush [Hachette] By Mims Cushing for the Florida Times-Union Book review: A new book collects...
First lady Barbara Bush’s friends reveal her best ‘Pearls of Wisdom’
As wife to one president and mother of another, Barbara Bush gathered quite a bit of wisdom, some pearls of...
CONOCOPHILLIPS’ $4 MILLION GIFT HELPS LAUNCH BUSH FOUNDATION’S $60 MILLION “CAMPAIGN FOR BOLD HORIZONS”
Capital Campaign’s $60 Million for Bush School of Government and Public Service Scholarships and Program and Faculty Support; Bush Library...
Bushes Among Those Honored with Medals from Foundation
Legion of Honor Medal Presentation, image credited to Laura McKenzie of The Eagle By Rebecca Fiedler for TheEagle.com Former president...
History Buffs Will Love These Three Must-Visit Presidential Libraries
By : Kathleen McCleary for Parade.com February is a perfect time to plan a visit to a presidential home, museum...
2019 Had The Most Visitors To The George H.W. Bush Library & Museum Since The First Year In 1998
Image credited to JP Beato III courtesy of the George and Barbara Bush Foundation. By Bill Oliver for WTAW.com 2019...
Honoring President Bush’s Legacy
By Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications for Today.TAMU.edu Bush School and Bush Foundation leaders reflect on a...
The 2019 George Bush Award For Excellence in Public Service Presented to Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major
HOUSTON, TX – The George & Barbara Bush Foundation presented its 2019 George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service...
The Eagle: LOYAL COMPANION – Statue of Sully, Bush’s service dog, unveiled at presidential museum
By Chelsea Katz for TheEagle.com Two days after the first anniversary of President George H.W. Bush’s death, a crowd gathered...
USA Today: Remember Sully, George H.W. Bush’s service dog? His statue now sits at the president’s library
By Adrianna Rodriguez for USA Today A life-size bronze statue of George H.W. Bush’s loyal service dog, Sully, was unveiled...
The Eagle: Bush School students’ acts of service honor former president
Eagle photo by Rebecca Fiedler – Students Maria Peurach, from left, Aaron Rochow and Danyale Kellogg congregate at the Bush...
Houston Chronicle: One year later, Bush’s life and legacy are remembered in College Station
By Emily Foxhall for the Houston Chronicle COLLEGE STATION — The visitors arrived in a steady stream to George H.W....
Watch the Video: “A Truly Beautiful Human Being”
“Secretary James A. Baker, III and Sir John Major Pay Tribute to the 41st President of the United States.
2019 George Bush Award For Excellence In Public Service To Be Presented To Former British Prime Minister John Major
HOUSTON, TX – The George & Barbara Bush Foundation will present its George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service...
Fox News: Statue of Sully, service dog for late George H.W. Bush, to be unveiled next month
By Louis Casiano for Fox News A bronze, life-sized statue of Sully, the service dog for the late President George H.W. Bush,...
Union Pacific Officially Announces It Will Donate Its 4141 Locomotive for Permanent Display at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center
First Unveiled in 2005, Engine That Led Iconic Funeral Train Coming to Bush Library and Museum in 2020.
30 Years Later: Lessons from the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Washington, DC — On Wednesday, November 6th, the George & Barbara Bush Foundation and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute co-hosted, together with the Atlantic...
Texas A&M Today: Union Pacific 4141 To Be Permanently Displayed At Bush Library
The funeral train that carried President George H. W. Bush on his final trip to Texas A&M is being donated...
The Eagle: Union Pacific: No. 4141 locomotive to be permanently displayed at Bush Library
By Megan Rodriguez for TheEagle.com Union Pacific has announced that it is donating the No. 4141 George Bush Locomotive for...
KXXV.com: Union Pacific 4141 to be permanently displayed at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library
By Sydney Isenberg for kxxv.com COLLEGE STATION, TX — The Union Pacific 4141 will now call the George H.W. Bush...
Union Pacific Donates George H.W. Bush Engine 4141 To The Bush Library And Museum
By Bill Oliver for wtaw.com The train engine that brought George H.W. Bush to his final resting place almost one...
KAGStv.com: WHOO WHOO! Make way College Station for Bush 4141’s permanent home
The locomotive that carried President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place will finally be coming home to stay....
George HW Bush’s train to be part of his presidential library
via ABC 13. Locomotive named after President George H.W. Bush, will soon be put on permanent display.
ABC13: George HW Bush’s train to be part of his presidential library
By Nick Natario for ABC13.com COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KTRK) — The locomotive named after President George H.W. Bush, and the...
Atlantic Council: What the US learned from the fall of the Wall
Written for The Atlantic Council by Jasper Gilardi Though the fall of the Berlin Wall was a momentous occasion celebrated...
James Baker on Fall of Berlin Wall 30th Anniversary
Former Secretary of State James Baker discussed the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Mr. Baker served...
Houston Chronicle: George H.W. Bush to be honored by Postal Service with ‘forever’ stamp on June 12
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring former President George H.W. Bush with a forever stamp and dedication ceremony on June...
USA Today: The next Bush generation: Pierce Bush considering run for grandfather George H.W. Bush’s former Congress seat
Pierce Bush, the grandson of late President George H.W. Bush, may try to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps. Bush, CEO...
USA Today: Jenna Bush Hager presents her grandfather’s handicap-accessible car to disabled Navy vet
Get your tissues ready… On Thursday, “Today” host Jenna Bush Hager and former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno teamed up...
KWTX: Bush library wants the plane and the locomotive
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KWTX) The George and Barbara Bush Foundation wants both a locomotive and a plane to exhibit at...
KBTX: George and Barbara Bush Foundation work to bring new exhibits to library
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) It was 14 years ago when the George Bush 4141 locomotive was designed by Union Pacific...
Houston Chronicle: Bush Foundation wants Air Force One displayed in College Station
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation has asked that the late president’s library and museum at Texas A&M University become...
CNN: US Postal Service reveals new stamp honoring President George H.W. Bush
The US Postal Service has announced the creation of a new forever stamp honoring President George H.W. Bush, who died...
George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation Becomes “the George And Barbara Bush Foundation”
Re-Named Foundation Adds New Family Board Members, Opens Houston Satellite in Former President’s Office COLLEGE STATION, TX – The George...
KBTX: Vice President Pence, Quayle and Cheney to attend private event at Texas A&M
Originally posted on KBTX.com Vice President Mike Pence along with two former vice presidents will be in College Station to...
Houston Chronicle: Bush Foundation announces name change, Houston satellite office to expand former first couple’s legacy
Originally posted on HoustonChronicle.com: The foundation created in College Station by the late first couple George and Barbara Bush announced...
WTAW: Transition Of What Is Now Called The George And Barbara Bush Foundation
Originally posted on WTAW.com: Five months since the death of former president George H.W. Bush and approaching the first anniversary...
Retired Marine One Coming to Bush Presidential Center
As has been reported in the news media this year, a retired Marine One helicopter that previously transported President and...
Granddaughter Jenna Bush Hager recalls ‘profound’ conversation she had with her ‘Gampy’ months before his death
Months after her grandfather, President George H.W. Bush, passed, Jenna Bush Hager reflects on a conversation shared between the two and the joy...
Fall 2018 Newsletter: “First Lady of the Greatest Generation”
Includes: The First Lady of the Greatest Generation, 2018 George Bush Award, Mapping Texas Library Exhibit, Upcoming Events, and more.
The Vantage Point: White House Photographers on the Presidents they Served
For those who were unable to attend The Vantage Point: White House Photographers on the Presidents they Served, here is the...
Deep from the Heart: One America Appeal Concert
Watch the Deep from the Heart: One America Appeal Concert
One America Appeal Raises Over $41 Million For Hurricane Relief
The One America Appeal led by former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack...