
The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of President Bush's eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president's policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

From drone strikes in foreign countries to the troop surge in Afghanistan to drawing up legal justification for killing U.S. citizens abroad, President Obama has embraced many of President Bush’s more controversial programs. (Associated Press)

From drone strikes in foreign countries to the troop surge in Afghanistan to drawing up legal justification for killing U.S. citizens abroad, President Obama has embraced many of President Bush’s more controversial programs. (Associated Press)

The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of President Bush's eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president's policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Boots commemorating the time Mr. Bush was general managing partner for the Texas Rangers are on display.

The bullhorn President Bush used at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is seen during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center .

In this photo taken April 16, 2013, the main entrance courtyard is shown at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of BushÃs eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd presidentÃs policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

In this photo taken April 16, 2013, an exhibit displaying various images of freedom and democracy are seen in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of BushÃs eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd presidentÃs policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

In this photo taken April 16, 2013, a portion an exhibit is shown in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of BushÃs eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd presidentÃs policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)