George W. Bush

Date of Birth: July 6, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

George Walker Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, served two terms from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. Born into a political family, he is the eldest son of Barbara and George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Bush grew up in Midland and Houston, Texas, and attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Yale University and later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, becoming the only U.S. president to hold an MBA. Before his presidency, Bush was involved in the oil industry and co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team. He served as the Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. His presidential tenure was marked by significant events, including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which led to the War on Terror and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, his administration dealt with issues such as education reform, Medicare prescription drug benefits, and tax cuts. After leaving office, Bush returned to Texas and focused on various philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. He has also authored several books and taken up painting as a hobby.

5 Interesting Facts about George W. Bush

1. George W. Bush is the second person to become president whose father was also president, the first being John Quincy Adams.

2. He was the first president to complete a marathon, finishing the Houston Marathon in 1993.

3. During his time as governor of Texas, Bush executed 152 prisoners, more than any other governor in U.S. history.

4. Bush survived a shoe-throwing incident by an Iraqi journalist during a 2008 press conference in Baghdad.

5. He established the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which significantly expanded AIDS treatment and prevention in Africa.

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.” – Addressing rescue workers at Ground Zero, September 14, 2001.

2. “Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?” – Florence, South Carolina, January 11, 2000.

3. “I am a compassionate conservative.” – 2000 presidential campaign.

4. “I will never relent in defending America – whatever it takes.” – 2004 State of the Union Address.

5. “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.” – Washington, D.C., August 5, 2004.

Highest Net Worth Achieved

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

Children

George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, have two daughters: 1. Barbara Pierce Bush (born November 25, 1981) – Co-founder and president of a public health-focused non-profit, Global Health Corps. 2. Jenna Bush Hager (born November 25, 1981) – Television personality and author, known for her work on NBC’s “Today” show.