George W. Bush

-43rd President of the United States.

-Elected 2001-2008

George W. Bush

-Born: July 7,1946

-Died: Not yet

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut

George W. Bush

- Graduated Yale University in 1968.

- Joined the Texas Air National Guard in 1973.

- Ran his own oil and gas business.

- Was a part owner in the Texas Rangers baseball team.

- Elected governor of Texas in 1993 and 1998.

George W. Bush

Important Event During his Presidency:

1. Terrorist attacks on September 11,2001.

2. Space Shuttle “Columbia” exploded in February 2003.

3. Hurricane Katrina damaged the Gulf Coast in August 2005.

George W. Bush

1. Business leader

2. Governor

3. Father was 41st President

4. MBA from Harvard

George W. Bush

Foreign Policy:

Operation Iraqi Freedom

a. Cause: Concerns over Iraq’s potential to produce weapons of mass destruction.

b. Effect: Saddam Hussein was removed from power and a new government is being developed.

George W. Bush

Domestic Policy: Developed Department of Homeland Security.

a. Cause: After terror attacks (9/11) there was a fear of terror cells in our country.

b. Effect: Stricter border, port and airport security. Patriot Act.