Defined his presidency. this is one of the most talked about parts of this museum. twisted steel beams from the world trade center. tower two, to be exact, what s thought to be the point of impact. and at many museums you re told not to touch exhibits. here there will be employees encouraging museum goers to reach out and touch this wreckage of the world trade center as a way to connect to what happened on 9/11. the bullhorn president bush used to address workers at ground zero a few days later is on display, along with the gun saddam hussein was carrying when he was captured in 2003. an era of controversial decisions made by a controversial president. but this day was for celebration, not for criticism. whatever challenges become before us, i will always believe our nation s best days lie ahead. god bless. a very emotional day for
That i was getting so close to the bush family, i had become the black sheep son. my mother told me not to talk too long today. and barbara, i will not let you down. a frail george h.w. bush received a standing ovation as he struggled to stand himself. barbara bush poured cold water on the idea that former florida governor jeb bush might join them. there are other people out there that are very qualified. and we ve had enough bushes. reporter: inside the museum, displays of the legacy bush intended for himself gave way to the most talked about part of the museum. twisted steel beams from the world trade center, what s thought to be the point of impact. here, there will be employees encouraging museumgoers to reach