George W. Bush Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Event in Dallas for 25th Anniversary

<p>DALLAS — George W. Bush, who served as president during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, is hosting a remembrance event to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks in his home state of Texas. The event, titled "A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11," is scheduled to take place at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas at 6:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday.</p><p>The program will include a conversation between former President Bush and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who will discuss the legacy and significance of 9/11, its impact on the nation, and the ongoing call to serve, as stated on the event's webpage.</p><p>A moderated discussion featuring General Dan Caine, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and former Deputy National Security Advisor J.D. Crouch, who served under Bush from 2005 to 2007, is also part of the event.</p><p>Featured guests include Melissa Stockwell, a two-time Paralympic triathlete and Army veteran who received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for her service in Iraq, and Jared Lyons, a Navy veteran and CEO of Student Veterans of America.</p><p>The event webpage notes that these discussions aim to provide a thoughtful reflection on a pivotal moment in American history and the enduring commitment to service that strengthens the nation.</p><p>As part of the 25th anniversary commemoration, Bush has created 16 works of art that reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and resilience that emerged from the events of 9/11. These artworks will be displayed at Freedom Hall at the Bush Museum through September.</p><p>Additionally, the Bush Presidential Center has invited the public to participate in a moment of remembrance on Friday morning, alongside local first responders.</p><p>On September 11, 2001, Bush was visiting an elementary school for an education event when he learned that the United States was under attack. He first used the term "war on terrorism" on September 16, 2001, and officially declared a campaign during a joint address to Congress on September 20, 2001, which initiated the 20-year war on terror.</p><p>After being re-elected in 2004, Bush retired to Texas with his wife, Laura, where they have maintained a relatively low profile.</p>