Research - The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

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Letter from the Archivist of the United States to Researchers

Notice to NARA Researchers and FOIA Requesters

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your reference or FOIA request or appeal. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience. Read more on how NARA is addressing COVID-19 (coronavirus) https://www.archives.gov/coronavirus

As the official record keeper for the United States, the National Archives and Records Administration serves as administrator for records of the Federal Government.

The National Archives' Presidential Libraries and Museums are repositories for textual, electronic, and audiovisual Presidential records as well as domestic and foreign Presidential gifts. Created or received throughout the Bush Administration, the records at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum serve as a resource for the study of American history and government, the Presidency, and important issues of public policy.

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Plan Your Research Visit

Planning a research visit to the Library? Find useful research information such as operating hours, directions, parking, helpful tips, copy fees, and how to contact the Library to schedule a research visit. Learn More

Presidential Records

The Presidential records at the George W. Bush Presidential Library include more than 70 million pages of textual materials, about 1200 cubic feet of audiovisual materials, and approximately 80 terabytes of electronic records. Learn More

How to Submit a FOIA Request

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. Learn More

Order Photos & Videos

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. Learn More

Finding Aids

View the Finding Aids for open records currently available for research. Finding aids could include information about extent or linear feet, access, series, administrative or biographical history, scope and content note, system of arrangement, container list (folder title list), and other pertinent details. Learn More

Digital Library

Available for research online, view some of the open Presidential records from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests filed between 2014 and 2020, as well as digitized records from White House Staff Member Office Files, White House Office of Records Management, and Mandatory Review Requests. Learn More

Archived White House Website

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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. It is an excellent resource for photographs, speeches, press releases, executive orders, and other public records of the Bush Presidency from 2001 - 2009. Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions. Learn More

Gubernatorial Records

Learn about the official Gubernatorial records of Governor George W. Bush and how to submit a public information request. Learn More