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George W. Bush’s portraits of veterans on display at Walt Disney World

The American Adventure at EPCOT home to Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors

The Walt Disney Company announced it will host “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, for a 12-month exhibition inside The American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT located at Walt Disney World Resort starting with a grand opening on June 9, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of the George W. Bush Presidential Center) (Disney Parks)

BAY LAKE, Fla. – Walt Disney World is hosting dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.

The George W. Bush Institute loaned the 60 color portraits by the former U.S. president to the theme park. The paintings are of service members and veterans who have served in military uniform with honor since 9/11, and whom the President has come to know personally since leaving office.

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The exhibit grows out of President Bush’s personal commitment and the ongoing work of the Bush Institute’s Veterans and Military Families program. 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.

Portraits of Courage display at EPCOT. (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

“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 service members and their families face when transitioning out of the military,” said Ken Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

The paintings will be displayed for a year at EPCOT’s American Adventure pavilion.

The Walt Disney Company announced it will host “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, for a 12-month exhibition inside The American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT located at Walt Disney World Resort starting with a grand opening on June 9, 2024. (DISNEY) (Disney Parks)
The Voices of Liberty sing the US Armed Forces Medley inside the rotunda at the American Adventure. (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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