-r A M II , Texas A & M University K, 74 a 47 TODAY TOMORROW YEAR* ISSUE 50*12 PAGES COLLEGE STATION • TX See extended forecast. Page 2. FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 7 • 1997 brary opening marks new apter in University's history :ormer President George Bush sat with for- |<rpresidents and their wives at the dedi- •aonofhis presidential library yesterday, he iiewordsof Lou Gehrig, a New York Yankee amer. ay I feel like the luckiest person in the Bush said. •celebrated the dedication of the George sidential Library and Museum surround- ciilyand friends who helped him during his 'ration. jyone thing is for sure, 1 did not lack for in- jorsupport during those four years," he said Bush noted the achievements of former presi dents and President Bill Clinton in leading the na tion into the 21st century. Bush said he looks forward to the days ahead in his life. He said he is privileged to have been in high-lev el positions over the years, including the presidency. “But now that my political days are over,†he said, “I can honestly say that the three most rewarding ti tles bestowed upon me are the three that I’ve got left — a husband, a father and a granddad.†Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, former first lady Nancy Reagan and Clinton spoke at the dedication, honoring the 41st President. Reagan said Bush filled a role similar to the role she played in former President Ronald Reagan’s life. “For nearly half a century, many have de scribed me as my husband’s loyal partner,†Rea gan said, “and I’m proud to have that title. But to day, I want to tell you about his other loyal partner, George Bush.†Reagan said the Thursday lunches Bush and former president Ronald Reagan had during Rea gan’s two-term presidency brought the two men closer together. Please see Dedication on Page 10. ■U.S. Army Golden Knights, with whom President Bush jumped earlier in the year, perform a parachute leap to conclude the library dedication. Former President George Bush and President Bill Clinton respond to the Aggie spirit. Former President George Bush, President Bill Clinton, former Presidents Gerald Ford and limmy Carter greet to the 20,000 attendees as they take the stage. United States Army Chorus performs the National Anthem while the color guard presents the flags. Photography by Dave House Stories by Joey Jeanette Schlueter Please see extended overage of the George ish Presidential Library dedication in a special olor spread, Pages 6-7. ^ Billy Graham speaks with Caroline ^ Schlossberg. Celebrities support Bush’s endeavors C elebrities were among the 20,000 faces in the crowd that gathered to celebrate the dedication of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum yesterday. Most of them were invited because of their support of George Bush during his presidential campaign in 1988 and 1992. Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the highlight celebri ties at the event. Schwarzenegger was a supporter of the Republican Party and George Bush in his presidency. Just down the row from Schwarzenegger was star of the television series “Walker, Texas Ranger†and martial arts ex pert, Chuck Norris. Movie stars Kevin Costner and Wayne Newton also at tended the library dedication. Other entertainers at the event were the Oak Ridge Boys, Michael Davis, Van Cliburn, Crystal Gayle and Loretta Lynn. These entertainers per formed for former President Bush and his family and guests Wednesday night after a barbecue dinner. Ray Childress was master of ceremonies of the pre dedication entertainment. Childress is an All-Pro Hous ton Oiler defensive tackle, a former A&M football player and Class of’85. Other dignitaries at the dedication were not from the entertainment field but from the political arena. Dignitaries included former British Prime Minister John Major, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, former Japanese Prime Minister Toshild Kaifu, former Pol ish President Lech Walesa, former Secretary of State James Baker III, former Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney, for mer Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell and former vice president Dan Quayle. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledges the crowd which gave him a standing ovation as he is escorted to his seat. lifestyles 7 J| A day on the a w road makes for an exciting adventure. See Page 3 sports Texas A&M Football Team focuses on Baylor for Saturday’s game. See Page 5 opinion Valdez: Education in America plays game of intellectual hazing with college students. See Page 11 online http://battalion.tamu.edu Reference stories from this week’s Texas A&M Historical Series through The Battalion archives.