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George W. Bush
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States.

Birthday
July 6, 1946

Hometown
Midland, Texas

Parents
George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States
Barbara Pierce Bush, former First Lady

Siblings
Three brothers: Jeb, Neil, and Marvin
Sister: Dorothy

Elementary School
Sam Houston Elementary School in Midland, Texas

Favorite Teacher
Coach Jones

Favorite Subject in School
History

Childhood Activities
Playing little league baseball
Participating in Cub Scouts

Childhood Hero
Baseball legend Willie Mays

College
Yale University, Bachelor of Arts degree in history

Graduate School
Harvard University, Masters of Business Administration

Career and Public Service
F-102 pilot for the Texas Air National Guard
Owner, oil and gas business
Managing Partner, Texas Rangers Baseball Team
Governor of Texas
President of the United States

Goals
President Bush has pledged to work in a bipartisan spirit, which means he plans to work with both Republicans and Democrats in Congress to pursue goals that are best for Americans. President Bush's goals include strengthening the nation's public schools, reducing taxes for all taxpayers, strengthening the military, saving and improving Social Security and Medicare, and encouraging Americans to be responsible citizens.

Dream for Children
President Bush's dream is for all children to pursue their own dreams, complete an education, and make good choices.

Brain Challenge

  1. What was President Bush's favorite subject in school?
  2. Where did President Bush attend college?
  3. How many Presidents served before President Bush?
  4. What was President Bush's job before he became President of the United States?
  5. Name two of President Bush's goals for America.

Challenge Question: What is the meaning of working together in a bipartisan spirit?

Share your answers with a parent, teacher or other adult.


 

Favorites

Color
Blue

Ice cream
Pralines and Cream

Pastimes
Reading, jogging, fishing, watching baseball games

Book for children:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Family
Wife
Married to Laura Welch Bush since 1977

Children
Twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara, who are college students

Pets
Dogs: Spotty, an English Springer Spaniel and Barney, a Scottish Terrier
Cat: India, a black cat



 

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