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George W. Bush Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Event in Texas
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In Short: Former President George W. Bush is marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by hosting a solemn remembrance event in his home state.
Bush is hosting a remembrance event called 'A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11' at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, on September 11th.
The event will feature a conversation between Bush and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who will reflect on the legacy of 9/11 and its impact on American life.
Bush will also display 16 works of art at the Bush Museum that reflect on the courage and resilience that emerged from the 9/11 attacks.
The event aligns with the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, Crouch, will also be part of the program.
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- It will feature a conversation between former President Bush and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who "will share their reflections on the legacy and meaning of 9/11—how the day changed the country, how it continues to shape American life, and how the call to serve remains as urgent as ever," according to the webpage for the event.
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