Bush is the eldest son of President George H. W. Bush, who served as the 41st President, and Barbara Bush, making him one of only two American presidents to be the son of a preceding president. He is also the brother of Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.

After graduating from Yale University in 1968 and Harvard Business School in 1975, Bush worked in oil businesses. He married Laura Welch in 1977 and unsuccessfully ran for the House of Representatives shortly thereafter. He later co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team before defeating Ann Richards in the 1994 Texas gubernatorial election. In a close and controversial election, Bush was elected President in 2000 as the Republican candidate, defeating then-Vice President Al Gore in the Electoral College. He was named Time Person of the Year 2000 and 2004.

Early on, the Bush administration withdrew from a number of international treaty processes, notably the Kyoto protocol on global warming. A series of terrorist attacks occurred eight months into Bush's first term as president on September 11, 2001. In response, Bush announced a global War on Terrorism, ordered an invasion of Afghanistan that same year and an invasion of Iraq in 2003. In addition to national security issues, Bush promoted policies on the economy, health care, education, and social security reform. He signed into law broad tax cuts, the No Child Left Behind Act, the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, and Medicare prescription drug benefits for seniors. His tenure saw national debates on immigration, Social Security, electronic surveillance, waterboarding and other "enhanced interrogation techniques".

Bush successfully ran for re-election against Democratic Senator John Kerry in 2004, in another relatively close election. After his re-election, Bush received increasingly heated criticism from across the political spectrum. In 2005, the Bush Administration dealt with widespread criticism over its handling of Hurricane Katrina. Following this and other controversies, as well as dissatisfaction with the direction of the Iraq War, Democrats won control of Congress in the 2006 elections. As the U.S. entered its longest post-World War II recession in December 2007, the Bush Administration took more direct control of the economy, enacting multiple economic programs intended to preserve the country's financial system. Though Bush was popular in the U.S. for much of his first term, his popularity declined sharply during his second term. He was a highly controversial figure internationally, with public protests occurring even during visits to close allies, such as the UK.

After leaving office, Bush returned to Texas and purchased a home in a suburban area of Dallas. He is currently a public speaker and has written a book about his life entitled Decision Points.

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BUW-1	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	County: Philadelphia - Lawyers for Bush Republican National Convention July 31 - Aug 3, 2000 Philadelphia, PA - portrait center Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $15.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-2	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - 2000 GOP Bush Cheney - Large elephant head w/Bush portrait in left ear, Cheney portrait in right ear, elephant trunk forms 'O' in GOP Manufacturer: Size: 2 1/4 inch Keywords: (political), (BWeinberger),	View Front Image	Price: $26.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-3	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - From The Cradle Of Liberty Bush 2000 Cheney Leaders For The New Millenium - George W. Bush portrait to left, Dick Cheney portrait to right, Liberty Bell in center Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $18.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-4	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - The Right Choice For America President George Bush Vice-President Dick Cheney - George W. Bush portrait to left, Dick Cheney portrait to right, Liberty Bell in top center, flag bottom center Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $17.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-5	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Indinana Welcomes George W. Bush The W. Stands For Winner September 6, 2000 - GOP elephant in race car in center - (Indianapolis Victory 2000 Rally) Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $18.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-6	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Bush Cheney w/flag Manufacturer: Size: 1 3/8 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $6.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-7	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Double Jugate - Inaugural - Renewing America's Purpose Inauguration Day January 20, 2001 - center picture of Laura and George Bush, and Dick and Lynne Cheney - rectangular button Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch x 2 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $12.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-8	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	For President 2000 Esta Vez Con Bush (This Time With Bush) - center portrait Manufacturer: Size: 2 1/4 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $26.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-9	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Veterans For Bush Cheney Manufacturer: Size: 1 3/8 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $10.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
FRAN-1	(NJ) - Senate Candidate: Franks - Bush Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Coattail - Robert Douglas 'Bob' Franks - George W. Bush Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $18.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
LAZI-1	(NY) - Senate Candidate: Lazio Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Coattail - Rick Lazio - George W. Bush - The Winning Team For New York Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch x 2 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $12.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-10	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Bush Cheney '04 - flag on top Manufacturer: Size: 2 1/4 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $10.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-11	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - Indiana Delegation Republican National Convention 8/30-0/02 2004 NYC around George W. Bush portrait to left, Dick Cheney portrait to right, GO elephant above, IN below Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $18.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-12	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - Re-elect President George Bush Vice-President Dick Cheney - George W. Bush portrait to left, Dick Cheney portrait to right, crossed flags below Manufacturer: Size: 2 1/4 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $12.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-13	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - Re-elect President George Bush Vice-President Dick Cheney - George W. Bush portrait to left, Dick Cheney portrait to right, crossed flags below Manufacturer: Size: 2 1/4 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $12.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
BUW-14	(US) - President Candidate: Bush, George W. - Cheney Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Good-Bye Gore-Bayh Hello Bush Cheney - Indiana GOP elephant on either side - (anti Al Gore and Indinana Senator Birch Evans 'Evan' Bayh III button) Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $26.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now
SCHW-1	(US) - Congress Candidate: Schwarz, Joe Type: Political Campaign Button	Nice	Jugate - Coattail - Experience Counts Leaders We Know 7th District Re-elect George W. Bush President Elect Joe Schwarz U.S. Congress Leaders We Can Trust - George W. Bush portrait to left, John J. H. 'Joe' Schwarz, M.D. portrait to right Manufacturer: Size: 3 inch Keywords: (political),	View Front Image	Price: $26.00 1 Available (Subject To Any Prior Or Pending Sales) Check out now

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