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College Station Easter Celebration
The College Station Easter Celebration, modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, has been hosted by the Bush Library and Museum in partnership with the College Station Police Department since 1999, but the event has a long tradition in College Station. The police department has been putting on this event since its humble beginnings in 1982.The event is free and registration is only required for those who wish to participate in the door prize drawings.Special prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded at the event, including a bicycle and helmet to be given to a boy and girl in each of three age categories: 3 and under, 4-5, 6-7. To be eligible for one of the prizes, parents must register their children in advance by completing a registration form availablehere, and you must be present at the stage at 10:15 in order to win.In addition to the Bush Library and the City of College Station, sponsors of the College Station Easter Celebration include Peace 107, Candy 95 and WTAW Newstalk 1620.Free parking for the event will be available in Lots 43,111, Fan Field and the gravel lot off Research Parkway.Barbara Bush Drive will be closed at 8:30 a.m., so attendees should enter the parking lots from Research Park. For more information about the College Station Easter Celebration, call (979) 691-4014.The event schedule is:9:30 a.m. -- Carnival games, face painting, balloon animals and concessions begin9:50 a.m. -- The Easter Bunny Arrives!10:00 a.m. -- Egg Hunt begins on 3 fields (3 and under, 4-5, 6-7) -- DO NOT BE LATE!10:15 a.m. -- Door Prize Drawing at the Stage11:00 a.m. -- Kite Flying Contest, Concert by the Brazos Valley Community Band12:00 p.m. -- Event concludesWe would like to extend our gratitude to all the people and businesses that help to make this event possible: Bounce a Lot, Candy 95, Chick-fil-A, Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, College Station Fire Department, College Station Police Department VEST Team,Feather Crest Farms, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, Hungry Howie's, Knights of Columbus, Maverick 101, Newstalk 1620 WTAW, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Peace 107, PepsiCo.
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Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America
Author Fred Burton joins the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum for a discussion about his book, "Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America." The book tells about the unjust kidnapping and murder of CIA Station Chief William Buckley and the beginning of the ongoing battle between the CIA and Islamic radicalism.President Bush himself reviewed the book when it was first released saying, "It will show a new generation the value of a life well lived in service of country.""Beirut Rules" is the pulse-by-pulse account of Buckley's abduction, torture, and murder at the hands of Hezbollah terrorist. Drawing on never-before-seen US government documents, as well as interviews with Buckley's former coworkers, friends and family, Fred Burton and co-author Samuel M. Katz reveal how the pursuit to find Buckley in the wake of his kidnapping ignited a war against terror that continues to shape the Middle East to this day.Fred Burton is Vice President of Intelligence and Counterterrorism at Stratfor, a leading geopolitical intelligence firm, and one of the world's foremost experts on security, terrorists, and terrorist organizations. He is a former State Department counterterrorism deputy chief and DSS agent. He is the author of "Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent" and "Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice," and coauthor with Samuel M. Katz of the New York Times bestseller "Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi."This event is being held in conjunction with the new exhibit, "Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America" which is on display now through May 20. Theexhibit provides unprecedented perspective into terror on American soil. The exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of domestic terrorists and foreign agents, militant radicals and saboteurs, whohave threatened America's sense of security over the past 200 years. It also explores the questions: How do we identify who the enemy is? And how do we keep the country safe without compromising the civil liberties upon which it was founded?Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. A reception and book sale and signing will follow. The event is free but seating is limited, so please reserve your place by calling (979) 691-4014 or by emailing reservations.bush@nara.gov
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2019 Movies by the Pond Series at the Bush Center
The festivities, featuring games, bounce houses and much more, begin at 7 p.m. and the movies will start just after sundown. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but please no pets or glass containers. Food and beverages will be available free of charge on-site while supplies last. Special thanks to Pepsi for providing the drinks! For more information about the movie series call (979) 691-4014, email to reservations.bush@nara.gov, or visit Bush41.org and click on the events tab.The full movie lineup for the 2019 Movies by the Pond series is:May 17 Spy KidsJune 21"WALL-EAugust 16 "Zootopia"September 27 "The LEGO Movie"These movies are being shown in conjunction with the newest exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum, "Wit and Humor: American Political Cartoons." This exhibit explores how cartoons have changed since the early days of the Republic. This exhibit will be on display until January 5, 2020. For more information visit Bush41.org.
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Renowned Photographer to Host Issues Forum at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
This Issues Forum is in conjunction with an exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum, Grand Canyon Photographs: Celebrating the Centennial 1919-2019, photographed and curated by Mark Burns. Centered around the centennial anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park in 2019, the exhibit celebrates the visual image and the role it has played in the history and creation of our national parks. The photographs were taken between 2011 to 2018 and explore multiple genres of photography such as traditional black & white and color landscape, contemporary landscape and pictorialism."I wanted to explore a variety of photographic genres with this project," says Burns. "For me, It's not really about photographing what I'm seeing, but rather what I'm feeling. This is especially important when you're talking about something as vast and majestic as the Grand Canyon. This exhibit has plenty of traditional pieces, but there will also be some conceptual works as well." Admission is free, but seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged. Please emailreservations.bush@nara.gov, or call 979-691-4014 to reserve seats. There is a reception to follow the event, where participants will be able to view the Grand Canyonexhibit.
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Former Spy, Current Professor to Give Insight on Counterintelligence at Issues Forum on May 14, 2019
To Catch a Spy offers a wake-up call for the American public and also a guide for how our country can do a better job of protecting its national security and trade secrets. Olson takes the reader into the arcane world of counterintelligence as he lived it during his thirty-year career in the CIA. After an overview of what the Chinese, Russian, and Cuban spy services are doing to the United States, Olson explains the nitty-gritty of the principles and methods of counterintelligence.James M. Olson served for over thirty years in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency, mostly overseas in clandestine operations. In addition to several foreign assignments, he was chief of counterintelligence at CIA headquarters in Virginia. Currently, he is a Professor of the Practice at the Bush School of Government and Public Service of Texas A&M University. He is the author of Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying.This Issues Forum is in conjunction with an exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum, "Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America, created by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. The exhibit provides unprecedented perspective into terror on American soil. The exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of domestic terrorists and foreign agents, militant radicals and saboteurs, who have threatened America's sense of security over the past 200 years.
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Awards Ceremony honoring the winners of the Annual Art & Essay Contest
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Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush Supercarrier visit Aggieland
Meet some the Sailors of the USS George H.W. Bush Supercarrier on Saturday, April 6, at 1:15 p.m. in the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Rotunda. They will be presenting a Ships Wheel to the museum which will be displayed in the George Bush Memorial exhibit. The Sailors include four Sailors of the Year and the ships command team. For more information visit bush41.org."The men and women assigned to the USS George H W Bush wanted to honor their namesake and pay tribute to his legacy of service to our nation, as a naval aviator during World War Two, as a Statesman and Diplomat, and as our President. The ship's wheel or helm represents the fighting spirit of our ship, signifying that we will stay our course and execute the mission no matter the adversity we might face."CAPT Sean R. Bailey, Commanding Officer
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Insite Magazine Launch Party
All launch party guests will have free access to the museum exhibits, including the current rotating exhibitsSpies, Traitors, and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in AmericaandGrand Canyon Photographs: Celebrating theCentennial1919-2019.Bring the whole family to celebrate the April issue of Insite Magazine! You will be able to learn about upcoming events, the Spring Parade of Homes, health and beauty tips, and more!ALSO: Meet the sources from the April issue! Representatives include the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association, the Prenatal Clinic, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, Power of the Purse, and more!George H.W. Bush Presidential Library is located at1000 George Bush Dr W on Texas A&M University's campus
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Summer Film Series for 2019
2019 Movies by the Pond Series at the Bush CenterFamily friendly movies featuring a political theme. COLLEGE STATION,Mar 26, 2019 --The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 2019 Movies by the Pond summer film series begins on Friday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. with a showing of the 2001 Americanspy comedy film Spy Kids.The festivities, featuring games, bounce houses and much more, begin at 7 p.m. and the movies will start just after sundown. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but please no pets or glass containers. Food and beverages will be available free of charge on-site while supplies last. Special thanks to Pepsi for providing the drinks! For more information about the movie series call (979) 691-4014, email to reservations.bush@nara.gov, or visit Bush41.org and click on the events tab.The full movie lineup for the 2019 Movies by the Pond series is:May 17 Spy KidsJune 21"WALL-EAugust 16 "Zootopia"September 27 "The LEGO Movie"These movies are being shown in conjunction with the newest exhibit at the Bush Library and Museum, "Wit and Humor: American Political Cartoons." This exhibit explores how cartoons have changed since the early days of the Republic. This exhibit will be on display starting July 15, 2019 through January 5, 2020. For more information visit Bush41.org.
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GEORGE H.W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS
COLLEGE STATION, May 9, 2019) -- Today, the Bush Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nations active-duty military personnel and their families this summer. The 2019 program will begin earlier than in past years, launching on Saturday, May 18, 2019, Armed Forces Day, and ending on Monday, September 2, 2019, Labor Day. Military can find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.Blue Star Museums is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in collaboration with Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums nationwide. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump and Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence are honorary co-chairs of Blue Star Museums 2019.We're proud to honor America's heroes and their families who have answered the call and followed in President Bush's example of selfless service," said Warren Finch, Bush Library and Museum director. We offer free admission year round for active duty military and up to five family members and are honored to part of the Blue Star Museum program.The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to celebrate the tenth summer of collaborating with Blue Star Families, Department of Defense, and especially the more than 2,000 museums across our nation that make this program possible, said Mary Anne Carter, acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Organizations such as the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum are providing wonderful opportunities for military families to share a memorable experience together this summer.The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States MilitaryArmy, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card(CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 IDcard for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.