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George W. (George Walker) Bush
b. 1946
A former U.S. president whose years in office were shaped by the September 11 attacks, wars abroad, and fierce debate at home. Before the White House, he built a career in Texas business and politics, serving as governor before becoming the 43rd president of the United States.
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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 W. Bush grew up in Texas and later studied at Yale University and Harvard Business School. He served in the Texas Air National Guard, worked in the oil business, and was also part owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team before moving fully into public life.
He served as governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000 and was elected president in 2000. As the 43rd president of the United States, he led the country during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, launched the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and signed major domestic measures including the No Child Left Behind Act.
After leaving office in 2009, Bush has remained active through the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He has also become known for his painting and for writing books that reflect on leadership, family, and his years in public service.