President and
George W. Bush honors veterans with his art.
After his years in
office, George W. Bush
had a busy schedule
but “wanted a new
adventure.” To the
surprise of many
(including former
First Lady Laura Bush),^
he decided to
take up painting.
Many of President
Bush’s paintings are
of menand women
who erved in the
U.S. y. His book
Port f Courage:^
A Commander in Chief’
Tribute to America’s
Warriors is a collection
of these portraits alon
with each veteran’s
personal story.
President Bush rece
took time to answer so
questions for the read
of Highlights.Why did you decide
to paint veterans of
recent wars?
As President and through
the work with the Bush Center
in Dallas, Texas, I’ve gotten to
know many men and women
who volunteered to serve i
our nation’s military. I ride
mountain bikes and play g
with them. I also get to tal
them about how they can
leaders in their communiti
once they leave the militar
just like they were leaders
the battlefield.Lance Corporal TimothFast Facts
George Walker Bush
43rd U.S. President
Served 2001–^2009
PAINTING SECRET
:Uses only red, blue
, yellow,^
and white paints to create
all of his colors.