Biography

George W. Bush

George Bush

Full name: George Walker Bush

Party: Republican

Status: Announced candidacy June 12, 1999 in Des Moines, Iowa

Age on Inauguration Day 2001: 54

Born: July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut

Residence: Austin, Texas

Education: M.B.A. in business administration, Harvard (1975); B.A. in history, Yale (1968)

Family: Married to Laura Welch Bush; have twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna

Religion: Methodist

Political experience: Governor of Texas (1995-present); Adviser and speechwriter for father's presidential campaign (1987-88); Republican nominee for U.S. Representative from Texas' 19th district (1978)

Professional experience: Managing General Partner, Texas Rangers Baseball team (1989-94); Consultant, Harken Energy Corporation (1986); President, Spectrum Corporation (1984-86); Founder/CEO, Bush Exploration (1975-84)

Military service: Pilot in the Texas Air National Guard (1968-1973)

Campaign office:
Bush for President, Inc.
P.O. Box 1902
Austin, TX 78767-1902
Phone: (512)-637-2000

Web site: http://www.georgewbush.com