President George W. Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He was born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, and is the son of former President George H.W. Bush. Before his presidency, he was the Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. During his time in office, Bush faced significant events, including the September 11 attacks in 2001, which led to the initiation of the War on Terror. His administration also focused on domestic policies such as tax cuts and education reform, notably the No Child Left Behind Act.