George Walker Bush, born on July 6, 1946, is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Prior to his presidency, he was the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. A member of the Republican Party, he is the eldest son of George H.W. Bush, the 41st U.S. President. Bush graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University in 1968 and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1975. He also served as an F-102 fighter pilot in the Texas Air National Guard from 1968 to 1973.
Bush's presidency was largely defined by the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001, which led to the launch of the War on Terror, including military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, he signed into law significant tax cuts and the No Child Left Behind Act, an education reform bill. Since leaving office, Bush has remained relatively private, residing primarily in Texas with his wife, Laura. He has been involved with the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University and has engaged in charitable work, including supporting military veterans. Bush also authored a biography of his father, titled "41". Recent news coverage has included mentions of Bush attending the funeral of Dick Cheney in early 2026.
