George Walker Bush aka George W. Bush, born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009.
George Walker Bush is the son of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of USA, making them one of only two father-son pairs to have held the office.
Early Life and Education:
Birth:
George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut.
Family:
George Walker Bush/George W. Bush is the son of George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, and Barbara Bush.
George Walker Bush/George W. Bush grandfather, Prescott Bush, was a U.S. Senator from Connecticut.
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George W. Bush Education:
George Walker Bush/George W. Bush attended Phillips Academy in Massachusetts, then went on to Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in history in 1968.
George Walker Bush/George W. Bush later received an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1975.
Career and Politics:
Military Service:
George Walker Bush/George W. Bush after graduating from Yale University, George W. Bush served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard.
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Business Career:
George W. Bush moved to Midland, Texas, and began a career in the oil industry.
George W. Bush also co-founded Arbusto Energy.
Governor of Texas
George W. Bush was elected Governor of Texas in 1994 and re-elected in 1998. He served from 1995 to 2000.
George W. Bush US Presidency:
George W. Bush was elected the 43rd President of the United States in 2000 and re-elected in 2004.
George W. Bush served as President of United Stated from 2001 to 2009.
Major Decisions and Problems as President
September 11 Attacks:
George W. Bush led the country’s response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
War on Terror:
George W. Bush initiated the War on Terror, including the invasions of Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003.
Economic Policies:
George W. Bush administration faced the 2008 financial crisis and implemented economic stimulus measures.
Hurricane Katrina:
George W. Bush‘s administration was criticized for mismanaged handling of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Education Reform:
George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, which aimed to improve education standards.
Personal Life:
Marriage:
George W. Bush married Laura Welch in 1977, and they have twin daughters, Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush.
Hobbies:
George W. Bush is known for his love of painting and has taken up painting as a hobby since leaving office.
