George Walker Bush Biography and Timeline

Birth of George Walker Bush

Birth of George Walker Bush

Election

The US backed coalition defeats Ortegas Sandanista Government

Nuclear Power

Bush an Yeltsin cap the first day of their Washington summit by announcing their countries had agreed to slash their long-range nuclear arsenals by two-thirds

Role range: 2001-2009

Nuclear Power

Bush an Yeltsin sign an arms reduction agreement, Yeltsin pledges to find American prisoners of war still held in Russia

Role range: 2001-2009

Governor

Appointed Governor of Texas

Election

Elected Governor of Texas, narrowly defeats Al Gore

Role range: 1995-2000

Election

Al Gore admits defeat to George Bush

Election

The United States Republican Party's campaign platform in the US presidential election, 2000 called for "full implementation" of the Iraq Liberation Act and removal of Hussein

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Invasion of Iraq

The United States Republican Party's campaign platform in the US presidential election, 2000 called for "full implementation" of the Iraq Liberation Act and removal of Hussein

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Iraq Liberation Act

The United States Republican Party's campaign platform in the US presidential election, 2000 called for "full implementation" of the Iraq Liberation Act and removal of Hussein

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Independence of Taiwan

President Bush pledges to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Independence of United States of America

President Bush pledges to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

President Bush pledges to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese

President Bush pledges to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Bombing of Twin Towers

Al-Qaeda hijack aeroplanes & destroy the Twin Towers, nearly 3,000 are killed

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Bombing of Twin Towers

Bush vows to "lead the world to victory" over terrorism

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Bombing of Twin Towers

Bush leads 4 former presidents for national prayer at the National Cathedral

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

State of Emergency

Bush declares a national emergency

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Agreement on Support the US in any invasion of

Pakistan agrees to support the US in any invasion of Afghanistan

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Invasion of Afghanistan

Pakistan agrees to support the US in any invasion of Afghanistan

Role range: 2002-2003 – 2001-

Economy of USA

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to help prevent a recession

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to help prevent a recession

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

After 9/11 the phrase "Bush Doctrine" described the policy that the United States had the right to secure itself against countries that harbor or give aid to terrorist groups, which was used to justify the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

Bush declared that any nation continuing to harbour or support terrorism would be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

George Walker Bush announces the doctrine of pre-emptive military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

President Bush makes an an aggressive restatement of this principle in his address to a Joint Session of Congress, "We will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

Shortly after 11 September 2001 (on 20 September), Bush addressed a joint session of Congress (simulcast live to the world), and announced his new "War on Terror".

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

The "Bush Doctrine" phrase was first used by Charles Krauthammer in June 2001 to describe the Bush Administrations "unilaterally withdrawing from the ABM Treaty and rejecting the Kyoto protocol.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Bush Doctrine

This announcement was accompanied by the doctrine of "pre-emptive" military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Invasion of Iraq

President Bush addresses a joint session of the US Congress (which was simulcast live to the world), and announces his new "War on Terrorism". Announces the doctrine of pre-emptive military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

War on Terror

George Walker Bush announces the doctrine of pre-emptive military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

War on Terror

President Bush addresses a joint session of the US Congress (which was simulcast live to the world), and announces his new "War on Terrorism."

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

War on Terror

Shortly after 11 September 2001 (on 20 September), Bush addressed a joint session of Congress (simulcast live to the world), and announced his new "War on Terror."

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

War on Terror

This announcement was accompanied by the doctrine of "pre-emptive" military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine.

Role range: 2003-2003 – 2001-

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

A report by CIA accuses Iran of having one of the worlds most active programmes to acquire nuclear weapons

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Government Report

A report by CIA accuses Iran of having one of the worlds most active programmes to acquire nuclear weapons

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Report on By CIA accuses Iran of having one of

A report by CIA accuses Iran of having one of the worlds most active programmes to acquire nuclear weapons

Role range: 2001- – 2001-

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

A report by CIA accuses Iran of having one of the world's most active programmes to acquire nuclear weapons

Role range: 2001-2009

Nuclear Power

A report by CIA accuses Iran of having one of the world's most active programmes to acquire nuclear weapons

Role range: 2001-2009

Bombing of Kabul

American and British forces begin an aerial bombing campaign targeting Taliban forces and al-Qaeda, strikes were reported in the capital, Kabul

Role range: 2002-2003 – 1997-2007