George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, Dallas

Wow! This museum was far more incredible than I imagined. This is the best of the presidential libraries that I have visited. There are so many pictures, videos, great stories, and the 9-11 exhibits were powerful and poignant, and so much more!

Entrance to George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Grounds of the library & museum – not cut, on purpose – buffalo grass, native to Texas.
Presidential seal
Campaign materials
  
President George W. Bush’s personal motto and philosophy in life.
From President Bush’s inaugural address.

9-11

  
  
  
  
  
President addresses the nation on September 11, 2001
This is an actual scrap from the World Trade Center, as it was found.
The docent encourages people to touch it. It is cathartic for some people.
On the walls around the World Trade Center scrap, the names of all those who perished on 9-11 are etched. One story is of George Gerard Howard. A Port Authority Policeman, he was the first person identified as a victim….
…His mother gave his badge to President Bush. The president kept this badge in his pocket every day of his presidency, and is on display here in the museum.
    
The bullhorn President Bush used when he visited the World Trade Center rubble and declared “I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.”
    
    
    
    
The order to commence Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This is the actual pistol that Saddam Hussein had with him when he was caught in the spider hole.
  
  
  
  
  
This is all it takes to nominate a Supreme Court Justice.
  
  
Barney and Miss Beazley.
President Bush awarding Andy Griffith the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
A lion from Tanzania given to President Bush.
An exact replica of President Bush’s Oval Office.
  
There was a group of school children touring the museum. Here, they pose for a picture at the Resolute Desk replica. The little boy wearing the glasses made us make a double take. 
President Bush kept this on display in his Oval Office,
…and this on the wall. A Charge to Keep, by W. H. D. Koerner.
Me, taking a call at the Resolute Desk, along with my First Lady.
National Champions from Texas during President Bush’s term.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush wore these outfits for one of their state dinners. The china used for the state dinner is also displayed.
  
Statues of father-and-son presidents George W. Bush (43) and George H. W. Bush (41).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
This is part of a “video” that was shown on the top of the walls of the lobby. The video wrapped around all four walls. It showcased normal, great Americans doing their jobs, and enjoying their recreation. It was very cool. 
  
     
  
Video message from former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush.