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The official Twitter profile for the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration.
College Station, Texas
Joined April 2010
Happy Anniversary to George H.W. Bush and his beautiful bride Barbara Pierce Bush! 73 years together is such an accomplishment! They were married on January 6th, 1945 in Rye, New York
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President Carter redefined post-presidency with 43 years of service through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity. A Navy veteran, farmer, governor, and Nobel laureate, he’ll be remembered for his faith, compassion, and dedication as he’s reunited with Rosalynn.
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All former living U.S. presidents to headline "Deep from the Heart: The #OneAmericaAppeal” relief concert at @TAMU:
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With the passing of Barbara Bush we say goodbye to a wonderful First Lady, mother, author and advocate for universal literacy. Barbara has meant so much to so many and her memories and life will continue to shine throughout the Bush Presidential Library and Museum (1/3).
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George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush are the first father/son combination to serve as President since John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) and John Adams (President from 1797-1801). Photo taken at the @GWBLibrary. #remembering41
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#OTD Mrs. Bush meets with Rosa Parks in the White House and shows her the Gettysburg Address in the Lincoln Bedroom. -- February 02, 1990
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"What we do for ourselves dies with us; what we do for others remains." - George H.W. Bush.
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Wishing President Bush the happiest of birthdays today as he turns 93!. Photo is from @GeorgeHWBush 85th birthday celebration.
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Today, we're honoring the late Barbara Bush for her 94th birthday. An iconic woman who made leaps and bounds in improving the lives of American citizens through family literacy.
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Naval Aviator George Bush- Circa 1942-1945
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President and Mrs. Bush’s love affair spanned decades. They were married on January 6, 1945 and in 2000 they became the longest running presidential love story, surpassing John and Abigail Adams who were married 54 years. #remembering41
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Happy Mothers Day! “You must read to your children, you must hug your children, and you must love your children." Barbara Bush commencement address at Wellesley on June 1, 1990.
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On the sixth anniversary of his passing, we pause to remember the incredible life of President George H.W. Bush, a man whose dedication to public service and unwavering integrity continue to inspire us all. June 24, 1924 - November 30, 2018. Photo: Butch Ireland. #bush41
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In honor of #LoveYourPetDay, enjoy these pictures of President Bush getting tackled by a bunch of Millie look-alikes. We hope your day is full of puppy kisses and kitty snuggles, or whatever kind of pet lovings you can get!
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Gravesite at the Bush Library and Museum in College Station now open. It will be open until 8:00 p.m. tonight and 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow with free admission to the museum for these two days. Wednesday is regular hours and admission fees.
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Today we remember the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush who passed away on November 30, 2018. Even though the Bush Library and Museum is still closed due to the health crisis, you can still visit the museum virtually on our website.
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On what would have been President Bush's 100th birthday, we honor his life of legacy and service. Happy Birthday, President Bush!. #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library
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Happy Thanksgiving from President George H.W. Bush and the first ever presidentially pardoned turkey!- Thanksgiving Day, 1991
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#OTD President Bush takes a moment from playing tennis to visit with his mother, Dorothy Walker Bush, at Walker's Point, Kennebunkport, ME.- July 29, 1990
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One year ago, President George H.W. Bush passed away. As we reflect on his presidential legacy, may we also appreciate the roles he played as husband, father, "Gampy", and friend.
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#OTD Mrs. Bush joyfully opens her arms to her granddaughter, Lauren Bush, upon her return to the White House from Camp David.- December 16, 1990
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President and Mrs. Bush pose in front of the 1989 Official White House Christmas Tree. 13 December 1989. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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President and Mrs. Bush were deeply impacted by the death of their daughter Robin, who succumbed to leukemia at the age of three. For the rest of their lives, helping to fight cancer was one of the many great causes driving George and Barbara Bush. #remembering41
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George and George W. Bush in matching Yale jerseys. Happy Birthday President George W. Bush!. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of President Bush on his passing. President Bush spent most of his life serving the public and had a long career in both domestic politics and foreign affairs. (1/4).
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Happy 72nd anniversary to @GeorgeHWBush and Barbara Bush. They are the longest married presidential couple. Married since 1945.
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After a long and varied career in business and politics, President Bush was asked what he felt was his greatest accomplishment in life. Without pause he answered, “That my children still come home.” #remembering41
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#Archives80s Mrs. Bush shakes hands with Prince William at the Winfield House in London, England. 17 July 1991.Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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“Now that my political days are over,” George Bush said the day his presidential library was opened in 1997, “I can honestly say that the three most rewarding titles bestowed upon me are the three that I’ve got left: a husband, a father and a granddad.” #remembering41
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Today we celebrate a special former First Lady's 92nd birthday. Happy birthday, Barbara Bush!
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Today, the Central Intelligence Agency released declassified material about President George H.W. Bush to honor the former Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) on his 94th birthday tomorrow. The released material, available here, .
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Happy 74th Birthday George W. Bush.
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Happy Valentine's Day from the Bush Library! Today we are remembering the love shared between this dynamic duo, and the amazing things that have come from it.
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The first official picture taken of President Bush on January 21, 1989 was with his mother Dorothy seated in the Oval Office. Twelve years later, the first official photo President George W. Bush had taken was at his Oval Office desk with his father. #remembering41
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Happy Presidents Day from the Bush Library Museum! Today, we pay our respects to our nation's Commanders in Chief. George Bush was a man who truly understood what it meant to be a great leader. "Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character. " - George H.W. Bush
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Thanks to all who have served and sacraficed for our nation. President and Mrs. Bush view the graves at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery during their Memorial Day visit. 28 May 1989. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Here a some additional great photos of the gravesite on the grounds of the Bush Center. Photo Credit: Butch Ireland.
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On his first day in office, President Bush discovers a note left in his desk by former President Reagan. January 21, 1989. Photo ID: P00105-22. #bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite Presidential Sweethearts!. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (1990)
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On January 6, 1945, George and Barbara Bush tied the knot in Rye, New York. Today would have been their 80th wedding anniversary. January 6, 1945. Photo ID: H001. #bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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#OTD President and Mrs. Bush in front of the 1990 Christmas tree before a Christmas Party at the White House.- December 12, 1990
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On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we remember the 4,000+ Allied troops who didn't make it home from the shores of Normandy. We remember those who made it home, yet suffered daily. We remember the sacrifice troops of WWII made to protect the freedoms we have today. #DDay75
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Today is Inauguration Day!. In this photo, George Herbert Walker Bush takes the Oath of Office as the 41st President of the United States against a vivid and patriotic backdrop at the US Capitol. January 20, 1989. Photo ID: P00001-09. #bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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Today we are remembering the monumental life of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan. Happy birthday!. Photo Creds: @Reagan_Library
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Happy Birthday President Bush! . "Be bold in your caring, be bold in your dreaming and above all else, always do your best." - George H.W. Bush. Thank you for living a bold life of service.
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Today we take time to commemorate the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush. Her life and legacy will forever be celebrated in the hearts and minds of individuals everywhere. May her memory be an inspiration to us all. Barbara Bush .6/8/25 - 4/17/18
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President Bush throws the baseball with members of the 1989 NCAA Baseball champion Wichita State Shockers who are visiting the White House. 16 June 1989. Photo credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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#Archives80s Mrs. Bush participates in a taping of the television show "Sesame Street" at United Studios. 19 October 1989.Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Happy birthday to George W. Bush! We hope you have a great birthday!
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#OTD President Bush talks on the telephone at his desk aboard Air Force One.- November 3, 1990
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President Bush and his grandson, Sam LeBlond, sleep on Air Force One. -- February 18, 1991
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The letter from @GeorgeHWBush to @billclinton showed true leadership. Pres. Reagan wrote a personal letter to Pres Bush for their transition
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Happy Independence Day! . Join us to celebrate! Free admission to the Museum and Pavilion from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. along with a variety of free family activities, such as bounce houses and patriotic crafts, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library
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Merry Christmas from the George Bush Library! We hope you have the happiest of holidays!
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"America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world." - George H.W. Bush.#bush41.
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“. you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent.” . – Barbara Bush
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President Bush flew 58 combat missions as a navy pilot during World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals. He was honorably discharged in September 1945 with the rank of lieutenant. #remembering41
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Honor the legacy of our 39th President, Jimmy Carter, by signing our condolence book at the museum entrance or online. Share your memories and reflections on a life of service and leadership:
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Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Bush family on the passing of Jonathan Bush. Here is a photo of George Bush with his father and brothers outside their home in Greenwich, CT. (L to R) Jonathan, Bucky, Prescott Sr., Prescott Jr., and George. Circa 1950s
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Happy 74th anniversary to these two. In "All the Best," Pres. Bush shared a letter he wrote to Barbara. "You have given me joy that few men know," he said. "I have climbed perhaps the highest mountain in the world, but even that cannot hold a candle to being Barbara's husband."
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Happy birthday @JebBush! We hope you enjoy this throwback from the summer of '72. Which, from the smile on your face, looked like a pretty good time.
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In honor of President George H.W. Bush’s birthday, the Texas National Guard conducted a wreath laying ceremony at the Bush Family Gravesite this morning. Pierce Bush, the grandson of President George H.W. Bush, and his wife Sarahbeth Bush, placed the wreath at the gravesite.
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Happy Mother's Day to all of the special women in our lives who inspire us to be better versions of ourselves! Here are two special moms in the Bush family strolling through the Rose Garden. Mrs. Bush takes Millie's puppies out for a walk in the Rose Garden. 10 May 1989.
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"'Twas the night before Christmas. ". In this photo, President Bush reads to his grandchildren at Camp David. We hope you are enjoying the holiday and wish you a Merry Christmas Eve! . December 24, 1991. Photo ID: P27472-17. #bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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President Bush reads to his grandchildren at Camp David. 25 December 1991.Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.#bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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Barbara Bush and family have arrived at the Bush Library and Museum. May she rest in peace.
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#TBT President Bush walks with Millie and her puppies on the White House lawn. 20 Apr 1989.Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Today we remember the events that occurred on this day in 1941 at Pearl Harbor. The course of so many lives were forever moved 84 years ago, including Former President Bush, who was inspired to commit himself to a life of service. December 7, 1991. Photo ID: P26907-04
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Today we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the first moon landing! . #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library #apollo11
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First Lady Barbara Bush was a lifetime advocate for education and family literacy. She would read excerpts from a book and answer questions from students from around the world at the annual Reading Discovery Distance Learning Program and Videoconference at the Bush Center (3/3).
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Happy Birthday George H. W. Bush! Today we celebrate what would have been his 98th birthday! . Credit: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Mrs. Bush meets with Rosa Parks in the White House and shows her the Gettysburg Address in the Lincoln Bedroom. 02 Feb 1990 #WomensHistoryMonth #ArchivesAwesomeWomen #ArchivesHashtagParty
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On Dec. 6, a bronze, life-size statue of Sully will be on display in the Fidelity corridor as a part of the memorial exhibit. Stop by and see the amazing work of Susan Bahary, provided by America's VetDogs. @AmericasVetDogs
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United States Ambassador to the United Nations, George Bush, addresses the UN Security Council. January 16, 1973. Photo ID: HS1267. #bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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Today we celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. President Bush signed this act on July 26, 1990 which changed the lives of many citizens. #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library
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First Lady Barbara Bush's second book, Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush, was published and released by William Morrow & Company on January 8, 1990. (1/2)
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Happy Father's Day!. Photo Credit: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum. #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library
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#OTD President Bush and Soviet President Yeltsin announce the end of the cold war during a press conference at Camp David. -- February 01, 1992
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President and Mrs. Bush pose in front of the 1989 Official White House Christmas Tree. 13 December 1989.📷Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.#bush41 #bush41library
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“George Bush and I have been the two luckiest people in the world, and when all the dust has settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends. We have been inordinately blessed, and we know that.”. - Barbara Bush
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the most significant amphibious landing in history. The twenty thousand casualties are not lost to history, we remember and honor the sacrifice of all participants. #bush41 #bush41museum #bush41library
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President and Mrs. Bush walk with Millie on March 3, 1989. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum #NationalDogDay
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On May 17, 1989, President Bush signed legislation extending the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission in the presence of Vice President Quayle and Coretta Scott King. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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So many people here have been touched by his life and knowing him personally. Through his Presidential Library and Museum we will continue to honor his life and legacy with our utmost reverence (3/4).
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President Bush boards Marine One. December 30, 1992. Photo ID: P38847-23. #bush41 #bush41library #bush41museum
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George Bush, 41st President of the United States. 01 July 1992. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Bush Library and Museum! Don't forget to wear green, and keep an eye out for a four leaf clover!
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This week's feature from our Louder Than Words exhibit is the jacket that Bono wore in 2002 when U2 performed at the Super Bowl. Collection of U2.
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Today, we join the world in mourning the loss of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. She was loved and admired by George and Barbara Bush for her dedication to service and her country. We extend our condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain.
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Today we pause to remember those members of the armed forces who gave their lives in the service of our great nation. President and Mrs. Bush at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery during their Memorial Day visit. 28 May 1989. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library
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Rest in Peace, Colin Powell. Powell, former Secretary of State during George W. Bush's administration in 2001, will always be remembered "as a great public servant" and "widely respected at home and abroad".
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Happy 77th birthday to @georgewbush! George W. Bush was born July 6th 1946. President Bush goes golfing with his son, George W. Bush, in Kennebunkport, Maine. 17 August 1989.Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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The Memorial Exhibit will be open through December 31. If you are unable to visit, you can leave your condolences at .Photos courtesy of U.S. Army Photographer SPC Jonathan Carter
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@TAMU has done such a great job in honoring First Lady Barbara Bush, thank you all so much.
Pass it back, Ags: A student-organized remembrance ceremony to celebrate the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. in front of @Bush41Library. #tamu
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