The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum serves as a resource for the study of the life and career of George W. Bush, while also promoting a better understanding of the Presidency, American history, and important issues of public policy. The Library and Museum accomplishes its mission by preserving and providing access to Presidential records and other donated collections, hosting public programs, creating educational initiatives, preserving artifacts, and producing innovative museum exhibits.
The Library is the repository for textual, audiovisual, and electronic Presidential records created or received throughout the Administration of President George W. Bush as well as other donated collections.
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Over 70 million pages of textual Presidential materials are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Learn more about the Library’s textual holdings and explore the document gallery.
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In January 2009, the White House archived its website as a way to preserve the online presence of the Administration of President George W. Bush.
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The Presidential records include the audiovisual materials from the White House Photo Office. Learn more about the Library’s audiovisual holdings, find out how to place an order, and view the photograph galleries.
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The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum holds approximately 80 terabytes of electronic records - the largest electronic records collection of any Presidential Library.
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Records created or received by the White House during the Administration of President George W. Bush are subject to the 1978 Presidential Records Act as well as the Freedom of Information Act. Learn more about the federal laws and regulations that govern the National Archives and Records Administration.
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The records of the Administration of George W. Bush are unavailable for research at this time. However, there are many other resources available regarding the Presidency of George W. Bush. A brief list of selected publications and resources from research institutions follows.
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Answers to Frequently Asked research Questions, such as how to write President George W. Bush and Laura Bush or the Library and Museum’s contact information, follows.
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