Dallas residents and a national audience will have the chance to hear two of the nation’s most experienced leaders reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The event, titled “A Legacy of Service: America at the 25th Anniversary of 9/11,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the SMU campus.
Local venue, national significance
The Bush Center, a prominent Dallas landmark, will host the conversation, which is expected to be the only public remarks former President Bush makes this year. The discussion will be streamed live, allowing viewers across the country to join the dialogue.
Who will be on the stage
Former President Bush will be joined by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor at the time of the attacks and later as Secretary of State. Their combined perspective spans the immediate response and the longer‑term diplomatic efforts that followed.
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine is also slated to take part, alongside other senior military leaders and veterans who served in the years after the attacks. Their presence underscores the event’s focus on service and sacrifice.
What the conversation will cover
According to the Bush Center, the dialogue will explore how the September 11 attacks changed and shaped the United States, with particular attention to the values of service, resilience, and unity that guided the nation’s response. While the conversation will reflect on past challenges, organizers say it will also highlight lessons that can inform current and future efforts to protect American freedoms.
Why the event matters to Dallas
Hosting the discussion at a local institution reinforces Dallas’s role as a hub for national discourse. The city’s residents will have direct access to a historic conversation that bridges local patriotism with the broader story of America’s response to terrorism.
Community leaders have praised the event as an opportunity for families, faith groups, and veterans to gather, reflect, and reaffirm the principles that have long guided the nation. The Bush Center expects a sold‑out audience, reflecting strong local interest in the legacy of 9/11.
How to watch
For those unable to attend in person, the conversation will be streamed live on the Bush Center’s website. The stream will begin at the scheduled start time and will remain available for replay after the event.
As the nation marks a quarter‑century since the attacks, the Dallas‑based conversation offers a chance to remember the past, honor the service of those who responded, and consider how the lessons of 9/11 continue to shape America’s future.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
