THANK YOU!
This popular special exhibition at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is now closed.
See a Collection of Oil Paintings by President George W. Bush
Growing out of President Bush’s personal commitment and the ongoing work of the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage brings together 66 full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of 98 service members and veterans who have served our nation with honor since 9/11, and whom the President has come to know personally since leaving office.
Each featured painting is accompanied by the inspiring story of the warrior depicted, written by President Bush. As the stories unfold, readers and visitors will encounter the faces and the hearts of those who answered the nation’s call and learn of their bravery on the battlefield, their journey to recovery, and the continued leadership and contribution they make as civilians.
In addition to the collection of portraits, the exhibit includes information and resources created by the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative that visitors can use to learn how to better support post-9/11 warriors in their communities. These resources are intended to help bridge the military-civilian divide.
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is the only venue nationwide selected to host the paintings this year. The show was last seen in Houston in early 2020. Portraits of Courage has been featured on the TODAY Show, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning, America, and in USA Today, People and Time. It will be on display in the Truman Library’s all-new, award-winning presidential exhibition October 13 – December 31, 2022.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Truman Library Institute Member Benefits include free museum admission, Museum Store discounts, and an after-hours Members Only viewing of Portraits of Courage.
Annual memberships start at just $35 and open the door to all of America’s presidential libraries. Become a member today and enjoy free admission to Portraits of Courage and the all-new, nationally acclaimed museum experience at the Truman Library.
Thank You
Portraits of Courage was made possible by:
The local exhibition is made possible by these generous friends:
Cortney and Chris Barton
Mary and John Hunkeler
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Bebe and Crosby Kemper Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee
Cappy and Peter Powell
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Co-Trustee
Katie and Clyde Wendel
Cheryl and Billy Geffon | Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, Peter W. Brown, Barton J. Cohen, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee | Donald Hall | Barbara and Allen Lefko | M. Jeannine Strandjord/Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Pam and Buzz Willard
Media Contact
For press inquiries and media kits, please contact:
Dean Davison
816.787.2886
Dean@DavisonStrategicComms.com
Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors is a collection of portraits by President George W. Bush on loan from the Ambassador and Mrs. George L. Arygros Collection of Presidential Art at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit organization whose Military Service Initiative is focused on helping veterans and their families.
