- **Born:** July 6, 1946 in New Haven, [[Connecticut]] - **Parents:** [[George H.W. Bush]] (41st President) and Barbara Pierce Bush - **Spouse:** Laura Lane Welch Bush (married 1977) - **Children:** Barbara Pierce Bush (born 1981), Jenna Bush Hager (born 1981) [twins] - **Died:** Still living (age 78) - **Highest Office:** 43rd President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (2001-2009) - **Other Notable Positions:** Governor of [[Texas]] (1995-2000), Managing General Partner of Texas Rangers baseball team (1989-1994) - **Party Affiliation:** Republican Party - **Historical Note:** Second president who was son of another president (after [[John Quincy Adams]]). Led nation's response to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, launching "War on Terror" including invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Won contested 2000 election decided by Supreme Court after [[Florida]] recount dispute. Promoted education reform with "No Child Left Behind" Act and Medicare prescription drug benefit. His presidency was defined by 9/11, two wars, and the 2008 financial crisis. Yale and Harvard Business School graduate who overcame alcohol problems in his 40s.