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George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He was the son of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, and Barbara Bush, and the brother of Jeb Bush, the 43rd Governor of Florida. Bush attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and later graduated from Yale University with a degree in history. He then attended Harvard Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Early Life and Education

Bush was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush. He spent his early childhood in Midland, Texas, and later moved to Houston, Texas, where he attended The Kinkaid School. Bush then attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, where he was a member of the Andover Bulldogs football team. He later graduated from Yale University in 1968, with a degree in history, and was a member of the Skull and Bones Society. Bush's time at Yale University was influenced by his relationships with William F. Buckley Jr. and Norman Podhoretz, and he was also involved in the Yale College Council. After graduating from Yale University, Bush attended Harvard Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree in 1975.

Before entering politics, Bush worked in the oil industry in Texas, where he founded Arbusto Energy in 1979. He later became the managing general partner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, which was owned by H. Ross Perot and Edward W. Rose III. Bush's experience in the oil industry was influenced by his relationships with Dick Cheney and Donald Evans, and he was also involved in the Independent Petroleum Association of America. In 1994, Bush was elected as the 46th Governor of Texas, defeating Ann Richards in the 1994 Texas gubernatorial election. As Governor of Texas, Bush worked with Lieutenant Governor of Texas Bob Bullock and Texas State Senator Bill Ratliff to pass legislation, including the Texas Tort Reform and the Texas Education Reform. Bush's time as Governor of Texas was also influenced by his relationships with Karl Rove and Karen Hughes.

After leaving office in 2009, Bush returned to Texas and established the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, which focuses on issues such as global health and economic growth. Bush has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund and the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon initiative, which aims to combat cancer in Africa and Latin America. Bush's post-presidency has been influenced by his relationships with Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela, and he has also worked with World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Bush is married to Laura Bush, a former librarian and teacher, and they have two daughters, Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush. Bush is a Methodist and has been involved in various Christian organizations, including the United Methodist Church and the National Prayer Breakfast. Bush's personal life has been influenced by his relationships with Billy Graham and Rick Warren, and he has also been involved in various sports activities, including baseball and biking. Bush has also written several books, including Decision Points and 41: A Portrait of My Father, which is a biography of his father, George H.W. Bush. Category:Presidents of the United States