George W. Bush

This article is about the 43rd president of the United States. For his father, the 41st president, see George H. W. Bush.

George W. Bush
Official portrait, 2003
43rd President of the United States
In office January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009
Vice President	Dick Cheney
Preceded by	Bill Clinton
Succeeded by	Barack Obama
46th Governor of Texas
In office January 17, 1995 – December 21, 2000
Lieutenant	Bob Bullock Rick Perry
Preceded by	Ann Richards
Succeeded by	Rick Perry
Personal details
Born	George Walker Bush (1946-07-06) July 6, 1946 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Conservative
Spouse	Laura Welch ​ (m. 1977)​
Children	Barbara Jenna
Parents	George H. W. Bush Barbara Pierce
Relatives	Bush family
Residence(s)	Prairie Chapel Ranch, Crawford, Texas, U.S.
Education	Yale University (BA) Harvard University (MBA)
Civilian awards	List of awards and honors
Signature
Website	Official website Presidential Library Presidential Center White House Archives
Nickname	Dubya
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force Texas Air National Guard Alabama Air National Guard
Years of service	1968–1974
Rank	First Lieutenant
Unit	147th Reconnaissance Wing 187th Fighter Wing
Military awards	Air Force Pilot's Badge Outstanding Unit Award National Defense Service Medal