Greenwich Historical Society displays George H.W. Bush memorabilia
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The Greenwich Historical Society is paying tribute to President George H.W Bush with a special exhibit.
The exhibit includes archival materials including letters welcoming troops back home after operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
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Christopher Shields, a curator at the historical society, says Bush has close ties to Greenwich.
"He actually lived here until he joined the armed forces at the age of 18," Shields says.
The memorabilia will be on display through Friday.
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