Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, businessman, retired Air National Guard pilot |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/1946 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about George W. Bush
08/11/2026
Bush hosted 27 veterans at his Texas ranch for the 16th annual Warrior Ride on November 6, 2026. He has held the event every year since leaving office. He told Fox News that the veterans serve as an example of how to deal with life's difficulties and recover.
16/09/2026
George W. Bush announced a new book and exhibit titled The Call of Freedom, a collection of stories and oil paintings spotlighting courageous men and women struggling for freedom. The project focuses on political prisoners and dissidents. It was announced through the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | George Walker Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 and previously as Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He is a member of the Republican Party and the eldest son of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president. |
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| Presidency | His presidency was shaped by the September 11, 2001 attacks, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War that began in 2003. |
| Post-presidency | After leaving office he returned to Texas and has kept a relatively low public profile. He continues to host an annual Warrior Ride for veterans at his Texas ranch, and in September 2026 he announced a new book and exhibit, The Call of Freedom, featuring portraits of political prisoners and dissidents. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Phillips Academy | Attended from 1961 to 1964 in Andover, Massachusetts |
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| Yale University | Bachelor's degree |
| Harvard Business School | Master of Business Administration, 1975 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Laura Welch Bush |
| Marriage Date | 05/11/1977 |
| Home State | Texas |
| Childhood | Grew up in Midland and Houston, Texas |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Laura Welch Bush |
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Family
| Father | George H. W. Bush (41st President of the United States) |
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| Mother | Barbara Pierce Bush |
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Career
| Business | Worked in the oil and energy sector in West Texas, then co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball franchise from 1989 to 1994 |
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| Military Service | Served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the only U.S. president to hold a Master of Business Administration degree. | |
| 2. He ran the Houston Marathon in 1993, finishing in about 3 hours 44 minutes. | |
| 3. He was the first president to leave office while both of his parents were still living. | |
| 4. His 2002 State of the Union address was the first to be broadcast live on the Internet. | |
| 5. He won the 2000 Florida vote by 537 votes. |
