George W. Bush’s portraits of veterans head to Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.
The George W. Bush Institute will loan the 60 color portraits by the former U.S. president to the Florida theme park resort. The paintings of service members and veterans will be displayed for a year at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion starting next month.
Former President George W. Bush works on a portrait of service members and veterans. The George W. Bush Institute is loaning 60 of his color portraits to Walt Disney World. The paintings of service members and veterans will be on display for a year starting next month at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion.
Accompanying each painting is a veteran biography written by the former president. The exhibit also will include information and resources created to support veterans and their families.
“My hope is that those who have the opportunity to see this special exhibit will also remember the leadership, service and sacrifice behind each of the heroes painted and the unique challenges our servicemembers and their families face when transitioning out of the military,” said Ken Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
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Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief. The George W. Bush Institute will loan the 60 color portraits by the former U.S. president to the Florida theme park resort. The paintings of service members and veterans will be displayed for a year at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion starting next month. Accompanying each painting is a veteran biography written by the former president. The exhibit also will include information and resources created to support veterans and their families.
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This photo provided by the George W. Bush Presidential Center shows former President George W. Bush working on a portrait of service members and veterans. The George W. Bush Institute is loaning the 60 color portraits by the former U.S. president to Walt Disney World. The paintings of service members and veterans will be on display for a year starting next month at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion.
This photo provided by the George W. Bush Presidential Center, portraits of service members and veterans painted by former President George W. Bush are on display. The George W. Bush Institute is loaning the 60 color portraits by the former U.S. president to Walt Disney World. The paintings of service members and veterans will be on display for a year starting next month at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion.
Former President George W. Bush greets U.S. Army Specialist Alexander Glenn-Camden, a recipient of a Purple Heart who was injured in combat taking a bullet to his neck, as he tours an exhibit of his paintings of military veterans at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The exhibit “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” is displayed for the first time on the West Coast.
Former President George W. Bush, left, congratulates Nicole Alvarez for her engagement with U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Glenn-Camden, right, holding their wedding invitation for President Bush, as he tours an exhibit of his paintings of military veterans at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The exhibit “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” is displayed for the first time on the West Coast.
Former President George W. Bush and Jim Byron, Elected President and CEO of the Nixon Foundation, tour an exhibit of his paintings of military veterans at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The exhibit “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” is displayed for the first time on the West Coast.
Former President George W. Bush, left, reacts as Nicole Alvarez shows off her engagement ring given by U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Glenn-Camden, right, a recipient of a Purple Heart who was injured in combat taking a bullet to his neck, as President Bush tours an exhibit of his paintings of military veterans at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The exhibit “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” is displayed for the first time on the West Coast.
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Former President George W. Bush looks at his paintings as he is greeted by curators, Christine Mickey, and Jason Schwartz as he tours an exhibit of his paintings of military veterans at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Jim Byron, Elected President and CEO of the Nixon Foundation, far right, The exhibit “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” is displayed for the first time on the West Coast.
