The George Bush Center for Intelligence
The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999* was signed into law by the President on October 20, 1998. Among it's provisions, the Act directed that the Headquarters compound of the Central Intelligence Agency located in Langley, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the "George Bush Center for Intelligence."
Former President George Bush was Director of Central Intelligence and head of the Central Intelligence Agency from 30 January 1976 to 20 January 1977.
On April 26, 1999, Agency employees, senior officials from current and previous Administrations and Congresses, former Directors and Deputy Directors of Central Intelligence, family members, and friends joined former President Bush and former First Lady Barabara Bush in ceremonies dedicating the Headquarters compound as the George Bush Center for Intelligence.
Activities included a ceremony which included remarks by Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet, Representative Rob Portman, and President Bush; a wreath-laying ceremony at the Central Intelligence Agency?s Memorial Wall; a reception for the Bush family; and informal remarks by President Bush to Agency employees.
Remarks of the Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet Introducing President Bush
President George H. W. Bush's remarks
Representative Rob Portman's remarks
Photographs
* Public Law 105-272--October 20, 1998, Title III, 112 STAT.2403, Sec. 309
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The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999* was signed into law by the President on October 20, 1998. Among it's provisions, the Act directed that the Headquarters compound of the Central Intelligence Agency located in Langley, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the "George Bush Center for Intelligence."
Former President George Bush was Director of Central Intelligence and head of the Central Intelligence Agency from 30 January 1976 to 20 January 1977.
On April 26, 1999, Agency employees, senior officials from current and previous Administrations and Congresses, former Directors and Deputy Directors of Central Intelligence, family members, and friends joined former President Bush and former First Lady Barabara Bush in ceremonies dedicating the Headquarters compound as the George Bush Center for Intelligence.
Activities included a ceremony which included remarks by Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet, Representative Rob Portman, and President Bush; a wreath-laying ceremony at the Central Intelligence Agency?s Memorial Wall; a reception for the Bush family; and informal remarks by President Bush to Agency employees.
Remarks of the Director of Central Intelligence George J. Tenet Introducing President Bush
President George H. W. Bush's remarks
Representative Rob Portman's remarks
Photographs
* Public Law 105-272--October 20, 1998, Title III, 112 STAT.2403, Sec. 309
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