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#FlashbackFriday: On January 30, 1976 George H. W. Bush was sworn in as Director of Central Intelligence. A year after becoming DCI, in his farewell letter to agency staff, Director Bush wrote: I have been privileged to serve in many fascinating assignments in public and private life, but nowhere else have I ever encountered the same degree of unselfish dedication to country as I have encountered here at CIA. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Remembering the Challenger crew. Image of crew courtesy of the Challenger Center.

WATCH NOW: 30 Years Later: German Reunification Revisited. Don't miss this conversation with Secretary James A. Baker, III and Horst Köhler, Former Federal President of Germany, with Jon Meacham serving as the moderator. Following David Ignatius will moderate a discussion between Secretary Condoleezza Rice and Horst Teltschik, Former National Security Adviser to Chancellor Helmut Kohl. https://www.usip.org//30-years-later-german-reunification-

Don't miss the upcoming virtual event - 30 Years Later: German Reunification Revisited. Join United States Institute of Peace and the George and Barbara Bush Foundation on Thursday, January 28, 2021 -- 10am - 11:45am CST | 11am - 12:45pm EST. Details and Register Now: https://www.usip.org//30-years-later-german-reunification-

Have you ordered your George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coin and corresponding Barbara Bush First Spouse Bronze Medal? They are now available from the United States Mint. Details: https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org//george-h-w-bush-pre/

#FlashbackFriday: President Bush and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher meet at Camp David - November 24, 1989. Photo Credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Experienced Non-Profit Leader, Max Angerholzer, announced as the George & Barbara Bush Foundation's CEO. Learn More: https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org//george-barbara-bush/

Sign up for the George & Barbara Bush Foundation newsletter! You'll get the latest Foundation updates and learn how we're preserving the historic legacies of President and Mrs. Bush. www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/subscribe/

Holiday shopping? Shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0345781 and a percentage of your purchase will go to the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. All contributions provide support for the educational exhibits and programming at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum as well as funding critically important student scholarships at the The Bush School of Government & Public Service. Thank you for your support!

Listen Now: https://podcasts.apple.com//podc/all-the-best/id1488390325 Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on vaccines, Dr. Richard Hatchett, CEO of The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), returns to "All the Best" to discuss in greater detail the path ahead in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and the reality of what it will take to develop and distribute an effective vaccination program. Lis...ten as Dr. Hatchett and host Sam LeBlond discuss the global strategies that are required to turn the tide against the coronavirus, the long-range social effects of the current pandemic, and when life might start to return to normal. Plus, Dr. Hatchett shares his special insights into the scientific preparations he helped lead during the George W. Bush administration in case of a potential viral outbreak, which could benefit the United States and the world going forward. See more

Join us live for the Virtual Book Event with Jenna Bush Hager! Moderated by Doro Bush Koch, it will be a fun night of lively conversation featuring personal stories that celebrate complicated, messy, and often funny life moments. WATCH NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVIR3B6UwpQ&feature=youtu.be

Mark your calendar! We'll be live streaming the Virtual Book Event featuring Jenna Bush Hager! Moderated by Doro Bush Koch, the live stream will begin tonight at 7pm ET / 6pm CT here on Facebook.

This morning the Government of Hungary dedicated a statue in honor of the 41st President during a ceremony in Liberty Square in Budapest on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the fall of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. Here are photos from the event. Video from the event will be shared soon.

The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is very pleased to announce that the Government of Hungary will be dedicating a statue in honor of the 41st President next week during a ceremony in Liberty Square in Budapest on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the fall of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. The ceremony will include messages of greeting from former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Dan Quayle, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, as well as a special video performance by Texas A&M University’s Fightin' Aggie Marching Band a favorite of President Bush 41’s.

Statement by George & Barbara Bush Foundation interim CEO Andy Card on the passing of businessman and ambassador Peter Secchia of Michigan.

Another powerhouse edition of one of Barbara Bush's most important legacies by Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. "Celebration of Reading 2020: A Vision of Leadership for All." Special thanks to the team at KPRC2 / Click2Houston! https://youtu.be/8ZwgjFKMb80

Jenna Bush Hager talks about her cousin Sam LeBlond and their recent chat on the "All the Best" podcast on Today Show with Hoda and Jenna! Listen to the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com//podc/all-the-best/id1488390325

A special television broadcast of A Celebration of Reading 2020: A Vision of Literacy for All will air on KPRC2 / Click2Houston this Saturday, October 17, from 7-8pm. It will be posted online next week for those not in the Houston area. This special features a fabulous line-up of bestselling authors, award-winning entertainers and stories about the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s efforts to improve lives through the power of literacy. https://www.bushhoustonliteracy.org/celebration

Jenna Bush Hager recently shared advice she received from her Gampy. A few key pieces of advice to his grandchildren were: Don't get down when your life takes a bad turn, don't blame others for your setbacks, and always give credit to others when things are going well. See more: https://www.prevention.com//jenna-bush-hager-george-hw-bu/

Today is the LAST DAY to register for the 11th Annual Vintner Dinner & Wine Auction! The virtual event will be hosted by Tanji Patton, Emmy Award Winning Journalist and Host & Producer of Goodtaste with Tanji. You must register to participate. For details and to register, visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/vintnerdinner/

Sophia Kianni founded Climate Cardinals after finding there was no climate information in her families native language, Farsi. Now, this Daily Point of Light has worked with 6,000 volunteers to translate information into more than 105 languages, helping to educate people worldwide about climate change. https://www.pointsoflight.org//teen-leads-thousands-of-vo/

Due to popular demand, the registration deadline for the 11th Annual Vintner Dinner & Wine Auction has been extended to Monday, October 12! The program, hosted by Tanji Patton, Emmy Award Winning Journalist and Host & Producer of Goodtaste with Tanji, will include exclusive winemaker interviews, appearances of three acclaimed chefs, and an online auction that will include a variety of fine wines and unique items collected throughout the lives of President and Mrs. Bush. Register Now: https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/vintnerdinner/