The Bush Administration refers to the presidency of George W. Bush, who served from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. He was the 43rd president of the United States and is a member of the Republican Party. His administration is known for significant events such as the response to the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. During his presidency, the Bush Administration implemented various domestic policies, including tax cuts and education reform through the No Child Left Behind Act. The administration also faced criticism for its handling of the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005 and the financial crisis in 2008, which led to the Great Recession.