The Bush Years

George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009.

George W. Bush took office on January 20, 2001, after defeating Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election.

George W. Bush's domestic policy focused on tax cuts, which he believed would stimulate the economy.

George W. Bush's foreign policy focused on fighting terrorism, particularly after the September 11 attacks.

Operation Enduring Freedom was the name of the military operation launched by the United States in Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks.

Operation Iraqi Freedom was the name of the military operation launched by the United States in Iraq in 2003.

The Patriot Act was the name of the controversial law passed by Congress in 2001 that expanded the government's surveillance powers.

The Great Recession was the name of the financial crisis that began in 2008.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was the name of the economic stimulus package passed by Congress in 2009 in response to the Great Recession.

Dick Cheney was the Vice President during George W. Bush's presidency.

Colin Powell was the Secretary of State during George W. Bush's first term, and Condoleezza Rice was the Secretary of State during his second term.

Donald Rumsfeld was the Secretary of Defense during George W. Bush's first term, and Robert Gates was the Secretary of Defense during his second term.

John Ashcroft was the Attorney General during George W. Bush's first term, and Alberto Gonzales was the Attorney General during his second term.

Alan Greenspan was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve during George W. Bush's first term, and Ben Bernanke was the Chairman of the Federal Reserve during his second term.

William Rehnquist was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during George W. Bush's first term, and John Roberts was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during his second term.