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George W. Bush. 2001-2009 Tricia Ekas Period 7. About his life. Born July 6, 1946 Barbara and George H.W. Bush Oldest of 6 children. Received a bachelors degree in History from Yale Enrolled in Texas National Air Guard Became certified fighter pilot in 1970
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George W. Bush 2001-2009 Tricia Ekas Period 7
About his life.. • Born July 6, 1946 • Barbara and George H.W. Bush • Oldest of 6 children
Received a bachelors degree in History from Yale • Enrolled in Texas National Air Guard • Became certified fighter pilot in 1970 • Received M.B.A. from Harvard in 1975 • Married Laura Welch in 1977
Presidential Elections 2000 Election Facts Dispute over close vote totals in Florida Green Party candidate Ralph Nader received no Electoral Votes Gore won DC; however one Elector did not cast a vote First elected in over 100 years where the popular vote winner was defeated
2004 Election Facts Kerry won Minnesota; however one Elector cast a vote for Dem. Vice-President candidate John Edwards. It may have been unintentional, as this ballot also voted for John Edwards as Vice-President Bush and Kerry each received more votes than any candidates in history. Electoral Vote changes for 2004 based on 2000 Census
During Presidency • Created the No Child Left Behind Act • Added prescription drug benefit • Expanded the NATO alliance • Forged a new partnership with India
September 11 • Led the most dramatic reorganization of federal government • Established department of homeland security • Established global coalitions with Afghanistan and Iraq
Presidential AdminstrationVice President: Dick Cheney • Chief of Staff under General Ford • Elected House of Representatives in Wyoming
Secretary of State: Colin L. Powell2001-2005 • Birthplace: New York, New York • Earned bachelor’s degree in geology • Army second lieutenant • served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of Treasury: John Snow2003-2006 • Economist and lawyer • Administrator of the National Highway Safety Administration • Lobbyist and Vice President with Chessie System Railway • President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the CSX Corp.
Bibliography http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/georgewbush/ http://www.biography.com/articles/George-W.-Bush-9232768 http://www.presidentsusa.net/presvplist.html http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0880273.html http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/dickcheney.html