Key Facts
- Term
- 2001--2009
- Party
- Republican
- Vice President
- Dick Cheney
- First Lady
- Laura Bush
- Home State
- Texas
- Born
- 1946
- Died
- Living
Biography
Bush's presidency was transformed by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Key Events & Accomplishments
- Led the nation's response to 9/11
- Launched the War on Terror and invaded Afghanistan (2001)
- Invaded Iraq (2003)
- Created PEPFAR (2003), saving millions of lives from HIV/AIDS in Africa
- Faced the 2008 financial crisis
Notable Quotes
“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!”
Did You Know?
- PEPFAR, his initiative to fight AIDS in Africa, is credited with saving over 20 million lives.