George W. Bush

Date of Birth: July 6, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

George Walker Bush, born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He is the eldest son of the 41st President, George H. W. Bush, and Barbara Bush. George W. Bush grew up in Texas and went on to attend Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in history in 1968. He later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1975, making him the first U.S. President to hold an MBA. Before his presidency, Bush worked in the oil industry and co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team. He entered politics in 1994, becoming the Governor of Texas, a position he held until 2000. Bush’s presidency was marked by significant events such as the September 11 terrorist attacks, the subsequent War on Terror, and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, his administration saw tax cuts, the No Child Left Behind Act, and efforts towards Medicare reform. After leaving office, Bush has focused on painting, writing, and humanitarian work through his George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. He has also authored several books, including his memoir “Decision Points.”

5 Interesting Facts about George W. Bush

1. George W. Bush is an accomplished painter, having taken up the hobby after his presidency.

2. He is the second President in U.S. history whose father was also a President.

3. Bush was a fighter pilot in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War, although he did not see combat.

4. He is fluent in Spanish and has delivered speeches in the language.

5. George W. Bush survived a close election in 2000, which was ultimately decided by the Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George W. Bush

1. “I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” – At Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.

2. “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.”

3. “I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.”

4. “There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on…shame on you. Fool me—you can’t get fooled again.”

5. “America is a nation with a mission, and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by George W. Bush is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

George W. Bush has two daughters, Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager. Barbara is a health care advocate and co-founder of the non-profit organization Global Health Corps. Jenna is an author and television personality, known for her work on NBC’s “Today” show.