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George W. Bush was born in New Haven, Connecticut
George W. Bush was the oldest of six children to be born to George Herbert Walker Bush, and Barbara Pierce Bush. -
George W. Bush followed his father's footsteps and attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts
George W. Bush was considered an athlete at Phillips Academy, he also had a reputation for being an occasional troublemaker. -
Bush started attending Yale University
Despite the reputation that Bush developed at Phillips Academy, Bush was still accepted into Yale becuase of his family connections. -
George W. Bush joined the 147th Fighter Interceptor Group of the Texas Air Force Reserve.
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Discharged from the Air Force Reserve
Despite the questions of whether or not Bush had fulfilled his military obligation, Bush was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve. -
George W. Bush and Laura Welch were married
After only dating for a short three months, George and Laura were married. -
Bush's twin daughter's were born
Bush's twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna Bush were born. -
Bush was elected the 43rd President of the United States
George W. Bush narrowly won the Electoral College vote in 2000, in one of the closest and most controversial elections in American history. -
George W. Bush was inaugerated as the 43rd President of the United States
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The attack on the U.S.
Bush led the United States' response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and initiated the Iraq War. -
Bush personally declared an end to major combat operations.
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Bush won re-election
Bush became the first son of a president to win two terms in office.
