George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States, serving two terms from 2001 to 2009. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on July 6, 1946, to President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush. Bush graduated from Yale University and Harvard Business School before pursuing a career in oil and gas. He served as Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000, before running for President in 2000. During his presidency, Bush implemented policies such as the No Child Left Behind Act and the USA PATRIOT Act, and he launched the Iraq War in 2003. Bush's presidency was marked by controversy, including the handling of the war in Iraq and the financial crisis of 2008. Despite these challenges, Bush remained a popular figure among Republicans and conservatives, and he has continued to be involved in public life since leaving office.