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George W. Bush Library Finds a Home in Texas

SMU will host presidential library, think-tank

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(Newser) – George W. Bush's presidential library will be built at Southern Methodist University, the Dallas Morning News reports. The First Lady's alma mater has had its eyes on that prize since just after Bush took office. "It took us 71 days to find a football coach, so we don't like to rush into things," joked SMU's president. SMU hopes to start building next year.

The library and associated think-tank has been controversial on campus; SMU says academic freedom will be guaranteed, but critics point to a 2001 Bush order allowing presidents, ex-presidents and their heirs to suppress White House records indefinitely.  "As long as that order stands, this library can never become a legitimate research institution," argued one history professor.

Southern Methodist University President R. Gerald Turner answers questions as Donald L. Evans, chair of the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, looks on during a news conference after the announcement that the presidential library will be constructed at SMU, Friday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2008, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
Southern Methodist University President R. Gerald Turner answers questions as Donald L. Evans, chair of the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, looks on during a news conference after the...   (Associated Press)
Southern Methodist University President R. Gerald Turner, left, shakes hands with Donald L. Evans, chair of the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, after signing an agreement that will place the presidential library at SMU during a ceremony Friday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2008, in Dallas. Carl Sewell, chairman of the...
Southern Methodist University President R. Gerald Turner, left, shakes hands with Donald L. Evans, chair of the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, after signing an agreement that will place...   (Associated Press)
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush arrive at the White House after their five-country African trip, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. SMU, Laura Bush's alma mater, announced yesterday that it will provide a home for President Bush's presidential libary.(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush arrive at the White House after their five-country African trip, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. SMU, Laura Bush's alma mater, announced yesterday that it will provide...   (Associated Press)
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