Webcast Archive Video

View the webcast from the George W. Bush Presidential Center Groundbreaking Ceremony at SMU on November 16, 2010. Re–visit the speeches from President, Mrs. Bush and their distinguished guests; re-live the historical ceremonial dig that broke new ground; and share in the vision of the Bush Center’s lifelong commitment to a freer and better world.

Ceremony Transcript

George W. Bush Presidential Center Groundbreaking Transcript

Press Release

George W. Bush Breaks Ground on Presidential Center

Groundbreaking Ceremony Program

View the official Groundbreaking Ceremony Program for the George W. Bush Presidential Center, slated to open in 2013.

See the Special Exhibit
Oct 23, 2010 – Feb 6, 2011

Breaking New Ground: Presenting the George W. Bush Presidential Center
casts the vision for the Bush Center and gives visitors a peek into the current and future activities of this dynamic presidential center. The exhibit will showcase the ongoing initiatives at The Bush Institute and display key artifacts and papers of the Bush Administration. It will also display the architectural model and renderings of the Bush Center, which will open in 2013. Visit the special exhibit at the Meadows Museum at SMU.

Meadows Museum at SMU:
5900 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, TX

Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Photos from the George W. Bush Presidential Center Groundbreaking Ceremony