George w bush achievements as president

U.S. presidential administration from 2001 to 2009

Not to be confused with that of his father, the Presidency of George H. W. Bush.

For a chronological guide, see Timeline of the George W.

Bush presidency.

George W. Bush's tenure as the 43rd president of the United States began with his first inauguration on January 20, 2001, and ended on January 20, 2009. Bush, a Republican from Texas, took office following his narrow electoral college victory over Democratic incumbent vice president Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election.

George w bush father

Four years later, in the 2004 presidential election, he narrowly defeated Democratic nominee John Kerry, to win re-election. Bush served two terms and was succeeded by Democrat Barack Obama, who won the 2008 presidential election.

He is the eldest son of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush.

A decisive event reshaping Bush's administration were the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In its aftermath, Congress created th