George W. Bush

George W. Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He was the eldest son of former President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush. He was born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut.

Early Life

Bush was raised in Midland and Houston, Texas, with four siblings. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and Yale University, where he earned a degree in history in 1968. After college, he served in the Texas Air National Guard from 1968 to 1973.

Political Career

Bush began his political career in 1978, when he was elected to the House of Representatives from Texas's 19th congressional district. He served two terms in the House before running for the U.S. Senate in 1988. He lost the election, but in 1994, he was elected governor of Texas. He was re-elected in 1998 and served until 2000.

In 2000, Bush ran for president and won the election against Vice President Al Gore. He was sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States on January 20, 2001. During his presidency, Bush focused on foreign policy, particularly the War on Terror. He also signed the No Child Left Behind Act, which increased federal funding for education.

Post-Presidency

After leaving office in 2009, Bush returned to Texas and established the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The center houses his presidential library and museum, as well as the George W. Bush Institute, which focuses on public policy.

In 2013, Bush published his memoir, Decision Points, which became a bestseller. He also wrote a book about his father, 41: A Portrait of My Father, which was published in 2014.

In 2017, Bush was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. He continues to be active in public life, speaking out on issues such as immigration and climate change. He also works with the George W. Bush Institute to promote economic growth and education reform.