Portraits of Courage

98 veterans in all, painted by former President George W. Bush to honor their sacrifice and courage.

Portraits of Courage, a commander-in-chief's tribute to America's warriors, will be on display here for another three months.

The former president painted their portraits and got to know the men and women portrayed in them over several years.

He tells their stories in oil on canvas and in ink on paper, the pages of a companion book.

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum says the exhibit also highlights the Bush Institute's work to help veterans and their families transition to civilian life and with issues of wellness, including post-traumatic stress.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum President Colonel Bill Butler gave us a tour of the exhibit and explained how it all came about.

Well, Colonel, first of all, just what is the premise, the purpose of the Portraits of Courage exhibit?

Yeah, so great question.

That is amazing.

Then the second art show was Portraits of Courage.

He obviously was the president during 9-11.

And so there was a lot of military involvement post that in the region of the Middle