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Profile of George W. Bush


Official Web Site: www.georgewbush.com

E-mail:    info@BushCheney04.com


Hometown:    Crawford, Texas

Previous Occupation:   
  • Formed his own oil business, Arbusto Corp., in 1977 ('arbusto' is Spanis

    Previous Office:    
    • Elected Governor in 1994 and re-elected in 1998.
    • Aide to former President Bush (1987-92)
    • Unsuccessful run for Congress in 1978, after which is distanced himself more from his father politically.


    Education:    
    • Educated at Midland public schools and then Andover Prep School.
    • B.A. in History, Yale University (1968).
    • M.B.A., Harvard Business School (1975).


    Birth:    Jul 6, 1946,
    • Raised in Midland, a boom-and-bust oil town in the dusty Texas plains.
    • Younger sister Robin died of leukemia when George was 7 years old.


    Spouse:    
    • Married Laura Welch, a librarian who grew up in Midland, in 1977.
    • Twin daughters - Jenna and Barbara, 16.
    • They reside with their dog, Spot, and their two cats, India and Cowboy.


    Religion:    
      President Bush is a Methodist and has served on the boards of various charitable, business, and civic organizations.

      Military:    
        Texas Air National Guard, F-102 fighter pilot, 1968-73.


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