President George W. Bush (2001 – 2009)

George W. Bush, the 43rd President, served during a transformative period for U.S. foreign policy, marked by the 9/11 attacks. In response, his administration launched the War on Terror, including military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Domestically, Bush implemented tax cuts, promoted the No Child Left Behind Act for education reform, and signed Medicare Part D, expanding prescription coverage for seniors. His second term was challenged by criticism of the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina’s handling, and the 2008 financial crisis, which led to the TARP bailout program.