In a long-rumored move, the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation has announced that Southern Methodist University in Dallas will house the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
The SMUBoard of Trustees today unanimously approved construction of the center, which will consist of a library, museum and institute.
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President Bush said in a letter to SMU President R. Gerald Turner: “I look forward to the day when both the general public and scholars come and explore the important and challenging issues our nation has faced during my presidency—from economic and homeland security to fighting terrorism and promoting freedom and democracy.”
In a statement, Turner said, “We thank President Bush for entrusting this important long-term resource to our community, and for the opportunity for SMU to serve the nation in this special way.”
Robert Stern, dean of the Yale University School of Architecture, will design the center.
