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George Bush was born
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Bush National Guard
George Bush joined the 147th Fighter Interceptor Group of the Texas Air National Guard, during the Vietnam War. He served until May 26, 1974 -
Bush gets married
George Bush marries Laura Welch in Midland, Texas -
Governor of Texas
Bush is elected the United States Governor of Texas -
Bush becomes President
George W. Bush and Richard Cheney are declared winners of the Presidential election over Democratic challengers Albert Gore/Joe Lieberman. -
Inauguration
Bush is inaugurated as the 43rd United States President -
Terrorist
Terrorist attacks on the United States -
Go to War
The United States goes to war with Afghanistan after the 9-11 terrorist attacks. -
Patriot Act
Bush signs the U.S. Patriot Act -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act is started. -
Commencement speech
Bush delivers a commencement speech at West Point, The U.S Congress authorizes the declaration of war with Iraq and Bush starts the Department of Homeland Security. -
Second Inauguration
George Bush is inagurated and gives his second inaugural address to the nation. -
New Troop Surge
A new troop surge in Iraq is ordered. -
Bush retires as President
Bush gives his farewell address to the Nation. After eight years of being President. George and his wife Laura retire to their ranc h in Crawford, Texas. -
Bush's Library Groundbreaking
George Bush's Presidential Library Groundbreaking in Dallas, Texas.
