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George W. (George Walker) Bush
b. 1946
Best known as the 43rd president of the United States, he led the country through the September 11 attacks and the wars that followed, making him one of the most debated American leaders of the early 21st century. Before the White House, he was also governor of Texas and built a career in business.
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State of the Union Addresses
by George W. (George Walker) Bush
About the author
Born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, George Walker Bush grew up in Texas and graduated from Yale University with a degree in history. He later served in the Texas Air National Guard and went on to work in the oil business before entering politics.
Bush served as governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000, then became the 43rd president of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. His presidency was shaped by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the war in Afghanistan, the Iraq War, and major domestic efforts including education reform.
After leaving office, he has remained active through the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He is also known for his memoirs and for taking up painting in his post-presidential years, which added an unexpected creative chapter to a public life long centered on politics and public service.