george h.w. bush

Gates, A&M’s former president, is the only U.S. secretary of defense in history to serve under two presidents from different parties.

Festivities at the Presidential Library and Museum included new exhibits, parachute jumps by Bush family members and personal stories from the late president’s grandchildren.

In a discussion at Texas A&M, authors Jon Meacham and Jean Becker reflected on the qualities that defined Bush as part of the centennial celebrations for the former president.

A panel discussion between Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary Andrew Card was the first in a series of events at Texas A&M this week celebrating the legacy of President George H.W. Bush.

A series of events at Texas A&M June 11-13 includes the opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion and performances by Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett.

The helicopter used by President George H.W. Bush was trucked to College Station this week and placed within a 29,000-square-foot facility opening this summer.

Part of a $50 million campaign, the new facility will house a retired Marine One helicopter and Union Pacific 4141.

The award recognizes Texas A&M faculty and staff who display outstanding commitment to the development of student character.

The annual honor, named for President George H.W. Bush, has been awarded to Rodney Boehm ‘78, associate professor of the practice for engineering entrepreneurship.

This Presidents Day, learn about the U.S. presidents who have visited Aggieland, including five in just one day.