Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors

Growing out of President Bush’s own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11—and whom he has come to know personally.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.         

Whether or not you go, Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors is a vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans. Each painting in this meticulously produced hardcover volume is accompanied by the inspiring story of the veteran depicted, written by the President. Readers can see the faces of those who answered the nation’s call and learn from their bravery on the battlefield, their journeys to recovery, and the continued leadership and contributions they are making as civilians. 

President Bush will donate his net author proceeds from Portraits of Courage to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit organization whose Military Service Initiative works to ensure that post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war.