George W. Bush

Few Presidencies have been tested as fast and as hard as that of George W. Bush. (2000 – 2008)

Just eight months after his extremely controversial election, the USA came under foreign attack on September 11, 2001. The young, inexperienced President at first seemed overmatched. Then in two memorable responses, one at Ground Zero and one during a nationally televised speech to Congress, President Bush rose to the occasion of national unity. His approval ratings were at an all-time high and the nation seemed to be completely supportive of a war to end the terrorist group that had viciously murdered nearly 3,000 Americans. 

Within just a few years, the man who had been elected by the Republican Supreme Court after his brother and his Florida campaign manager counted the votes saw his popularity sink to an almost unimaginable level. After barely winning reelection in 2004, Bush found support for his wars evaporating and his decision to ballon the debt while fighting a war, cutting oversight on financial institutions, and cutting taxes led to the worst recession since the Great Depression. President Bush left office as his party was trounced in a landslide and his popularity had cratered.

The fascinating story of President Bush is one you will not want to miss!