43rd President of the United States
"The Challenges Facing Our Nation in the 21st Century and the Power of Freedom"
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Benson Auditorium
Additional event details and ticket availability will be announced on Feb. 16.
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This event is closed to media.
George W. Bush served as 43rd President of the United States of America from 2001 to 2009. As Commander in Chief, President Bush worked to expand freedom, opportunity and security at home and abroad. His first initiative as president was the No Child Left Behind Act, a bipartisan measure that raised standards in schools, insisted on accountability in return for federal dollars and led to measurable gains in achievement – especially among minority students. Faced with a recession when he took office, President Bush cut taxes for every federal income taxpayer, which helped lead to an unprecedented 52 straight months of job creation. He also worked with Congress to modernize Medicare and introduced market forces to the health care system. Following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, President Bush responded with a comprehensive strategy to protect the American people and wage a global war on terror.
After the presidency, President and Mrs. Bush founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, a nonpartisan organization advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability and compassion.
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