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George W. Bush and Rice to Speak on September 11

9/10/2026

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Trump Speaks

George W. Bush and Condoleezza Rice will speak at the “A Legacy of Service” event at Bush Center in Dallas on September 11, 2026, streamed online.
Left coverage highlights President Donald Trump’s repeated, unverified 9/11 self-promotion and the criticism it provoked.
Fact-checkers reported Trump never entered the United States Steel Building or was rescued by firefighters.
President Donald Trump spoke from the Pentagon after Memorial barred him from Ground Zero ceremony.

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Bush Speaks

President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at “A Legacy of Service” event at Bush Center, Dallas on September 11, 2026, streamed online.
The program highlights Bush’s 16 paintings honoring 9/11 courage and veteran speakers, emphasizing service, resilience.
General Dan Caine and Deputy National Security Advisor J.D. Crouch will co-moderate a national-security discussion.
Veteran Melissa Stockwell, two-time Paralympic triathlete and Purple Heart recipient, will be a featured speaker.

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Bush Legacy

President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at “A Legacy of Service” at Bush Center in Dallas on September 11, 2026.
At a ceremony on September 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed 1,500 attendees, featuring a 21-foot, 16,900-pound steel beam.
Air Force One left tarmac on September 11, 2001 after President Bush’s school visit was halted.
Sandra Daniels said Bush entered a classroom before learning of the second plane strike.

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Trump Speaks

George W. Bush and Condoleezza Rice will speak at the “A Legacy of Service” event at Bush Center in Dallas on September 11, 2026, streamed online.
Left coverage highlights President Donald Trump’s repeated, unverified 9/11 self-promotion and the criticism it provoked.
Fact-checkers reported Trump never entered the United States Steel Building or was rescued by firefighters.
President Donald Trump spoke from the Pentagon after Memorial barred him from Ground Zero ceremony.

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