President George W. Bush to Present New Biography of his Father

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2014
Contact: Kristin King
Director of Communications and External Relations
George Bush Presidential Library Foundation
979-862-2251
Kristin.King@Bush41.org

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- On November 11, 2014 (Veterans Day), President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, will launch the release of his new book, titled "41: A Portrait of My Father", at an invitation-only event at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, Texas. This personal biography tells the story of his father, President George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, through his own eyes and in his own words. President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush are planning to attend this very special event.

Hosting President George W. Bush at Texas A&M on the day 41 is released, and sharing that day with his father, the subject of the biography, is a momentous occasion in the 17-year history of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, said Frederick D. McClure, CEO of the George Bush Foundation.

The event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on the Texas A&M University campus, will be the second lecture in the George Bush Distinguished Authors Series hosted by the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation. The presentation will include a moderated conversation with President Bush 43 and his former White House chief of staff, Andrew H. Card Jr., who also served as Secretary of Transportation for President Bush 41.

A unique and intimate biography, "41" covers the entire scope of the elder President Bushs life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his pioneering work in the Texas oil business, and his political rise as a Congressman, U.S. Representative to China and the United Nations, CIA Director, Vice President, and President. The book shines new light on both the accomplished statesman and the warm, decent man known best by his family.

In addition, George W. Bush discusses his fathers influence on him throughout his own life, from his childhood in West Texas to his early campaign trips with his father, and from his decision to go into politics to his own two-term Presidency.

Additional details are available at bush41.org/portrait.

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Established in 1991, the George Bush Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic legacy of George Bush, 41st President of the United States, and supporting the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University and the community. Through exhibits, lectures, and special events, the George Bush Foundation works to foster a devotion to the noble calling of public service.

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Media covering this event must be granted a credential. Due to space constraints, a limited number of credentials will be issued. To request a credential, please complete the form available at georgebushfoundation.org/portrait.

Questions related to the event should be directed to Kristin King at 979-862-2251 or kking@georgebushfoundation.org. Media questions related to "41: A Portrait of My Father" should be directed to media@ogwb.org.