- 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.