2024: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum: Offices and Vehicles
This spread continues my series from the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. While my first layout focused on the museum’s exterior and introductory exhibits, this second spread highlights some of the most fascinating interior displays—the recreated presidential offices and the impressive collection of vehicles associated with the Bush family and presidency.
I continued the patriotic theme from my first page, this time using a red, white, and blue swag pattern for the background paper. It perfectly complements the presidential setting and gives the whole spread a dignified but vibrant feel. Using Cricut Design Space and my Cricut Maker, I designed and cut the custom matting for the left-hand page. The photos here feature the meticulously recreated spaces from the George H. W. Bush presidency, including Camp David, the Situation Room, and the iconic Oval Office. Standing in front of these exhibits, you really get a sense of the weight of history and the calm leadership that characterized President Bush’s time in office.
The right-hand page is dedicated to the museum’s collection of presidential vehicles—a favorite section for many visitors. Here you’ll see photos of Marine One, the presidential helicopter, as well as the sleek limousine that transported the president on official occasions. I also included images of the Bush family’s personal boat, which reflects his lifelong love of the ocean and his time spent in Kennebunkport, Maine.
One of the most moving features is the Union Pacific No. 4141 locomotive, which was specially painted in Air Force One colors to honor President Bush. Introduced in 2005, it became an enduring symbol of his legacy. After his passing in 2018, Train 4141 was used to carry his casket on a final journey from Houston to College Station, where he was laid to rest at the library grounds alongside his beloved wife, Barbara. It’s a powerful reminder of how deeply he was respected across the nation—and how his story continues to connect with people in profound ways.
If you’d like to see how this entire spread came together, including the Cricut details and layering techniques, be sure to watch the video below.
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