Artifacts Collection

The George W. Bush Presidential Library maintains approximately 43,000 artifacts, primarily foreign and domestic gifts given to the President and Mrs. Laura Bush, and other items obtained throughout the presidency at events and during trips.

Most famously, perhaps, the Library has the bullhorn used by President Bush during his visit to the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. These artifacts document the American experience.

Browse through the online collection to view some of the many important artifacts and gifts given from American citizens and foreign Heads of State.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Escort Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, from the Grand Staircase.

White House and Texas Capitol Cowboy Boots

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Ornament

101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagle

Drawing of Sudan with messages from gifters, Lost Boys of Sudan, Nashville, Tennessee. Presented to President Bush in the Roosevelt Room after his signing of the Sudan Peace Act (HR 5531) in October 2002.

1936 Red Bus replica used at Glacier National Park

Black metal bracelet engraved with "Don't Mess with Texas - SSG Jason L. Brown - ODA 5324 5th SFG (A) - KIA As Sadiyah Iraq - 17APR08."

Speckled-brown vase decorated in blue with a continuous five clawed dragon and scattered flaming pearl devices. The form features a straight wide neck with a collared rim, made by Park, Kung Sun; signed on bottom. Gifted by Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea.

Silver container with removable lid that represents an indigenous artifact; held in a blue velvet hinged box with the coat of arms of Colombia on the lid. Presented to President Bush during a working visit to Washington, D. C. in 2007. Gifted by Alvaro Uribe, President of the Republic of Colombia.

Brown glazed tea set, including a teapot with lid and four cups, all with green bamboo handles and designs. Presented by Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Miniature white leather boots with cutout name, "San Cayentano de Tumacacori," leatherwork depiction of the mission, and a gold leather cord for hanging. Signed inside by master craftsman Paul Bond, AZ, of the Paul Bond Boot Company.

White folded paper blocks forming the World Trade Center twin towers by artist Mei-Kuei Chan Cruise. Originally displayed on the Blue Room Christmas tree in 2001.

Virtual Exhibit

9/11: The Steel of American Resolve

The 9/11 terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people and changed the world as we knew it. President George W. Bush led the national response in the uncertain days after the attacks, comforted a grieving nation, and demonstrated to the world the strength of American resolve.

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