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George W. Bush: Historians, pundits and friends on his legacy

The opening of George W. Bush's presidential library in Texas on Thursday has caused people to take another look at his legacy.Since leaving office, Bush has maintained a low profile, giving the occasional speech, taking up painting and becoming a grandfather.His relative silence has given people some distance on his presidency, but not everything has changed. Here's a closer look at how historians, the public and Bush's friends view him, four years after he left the White House.Historians still rank ...