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George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama a tin of Altoids at Obama Center opening in an ode to their friendship
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Nicole Brown Chau , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He gave a small gift to former first lady Michelle Obama.
A gesture of friendship was made by former President George W. Bush, who has ties to Texas. He gave a small gift to former first lady Michelle Obama.
The gift was a tin of mints, a nod to a previous moment they shared. This exchange occurred at an event in Chicago, where the Obama Presidential Center held its opening ceremony. Further information about this event can be found through CBS Texas, based in the DFW area, including Southlake .
Details about the ceremony and the friendship between the two are available from this source.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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