George Bush Presidential Library facts for kids
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a special place that tells the story of George H. W. Bush. He was the 41st President of the United States. This library and museum is located in College Station, Texas. It was first opened on November 6, 1997, and then had a rededication ceremony on November 10, 2007.
This site is also the final resting place for President Bush and his wife. Barbara Bush was buried here in April 2018. Former President Bush was buried here in December 2018.
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What is a Presidential Library?
A presidential library is more than just a place with books. It is a museum and an archive. It holds important papers, gifts, and items from a president's time in office. These libraries help people learn about a president's life and work. They also show how the government works.
Exploring the Museum
The museum at the George Bush Presidential Library has many exhibits. These exhibits show different parts of President Bush's life. You can learn about his time as a Navy pilot during World War II. You can also see his work as a diplomat and his years as Vice President.
Key Moments in History
The museum highlights important events that happened when George H. W. Bush was president. One major event was the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. This was a big moment for freedom in the world. The museum helps visitors understand how these events shaped history.
Images for kids
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Former president George H. W. Bush (left) with his son, then-Texas Governor, and later president, George W. Bush (right) and daughter-in-law Laura (center) at the library's dedication in 1997.
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The Day the Wall Came Down by Veryl Goodnight. This 1996 statue shows horses leaping over pieces of the actual Berlin Wall. It stands on the plaza and shows the fall of the wall in 1989, when Bush was president.
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The burial plot in 2016.
