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2 months ago

Former President George W. Bush won't make formal election endorsement, office says

Former President George W. Bush doesn't plan to make an endorsement or voice how he will vote in November, his office told ABC News.
2 months ago
WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 20:  U.S. President George W. Bush answers questions during a news conference in the White Hosue Brady Briefing Room December 20, 2007 in Washington, DC. Bush urged Congress to work on important legislative matters and not be distracted by the fact that it's an election year.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
9 months ago

9/11 firefighter known for famous photo with Bush dies

Bob Beckwith, a retired FDNY firefighter who suited up and ran to help others at Ground Zero, passed away, the Uniformed Firefighters Association said.
9 months ago
VIDEO: 9/11 firefighter known for famous photo with Bush dies
1 year ago

Sitting presidents who visited war zones

Biden's trip to Israel adds him to the list of sitting U.S. presidents who visited a war zone -- including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and more.
1 year ago
George W. Bush delivers food during a surprise visit on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2003, in Baghdad.
2 years ago

Man charged with plot to kill George W. Bush

An Ohio man was charged with aiding and abetting a plot to kill former President George W. Bush, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
2 years ago
An Ohio man was charged with aiding and abetting a plot to kill former President George W. Bush, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
2 years ago

Man charged with plot to assassinate former President George W. Bush

The suspect made his first appearance in court Tuesday.
2 years ago
U.S. President George W. Bush, reacts, after shoes were thrown at him, by a correspondent, during a joint press conference with Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, not seen, in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 14, 2008.
2 years ago

Bush makes another gaffe, mistakenly condemns 'brutal invasion of Iraq'

When condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, former President George Bush mistakenly referred to the "unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq," before correcting himself
2 years ago
Former President George W. Bush speaks at an event on Sept. 11, 2021, in Shanksville, Pa.
2 years ago

Bush condemns Iraq invasion, not Russia, in gaffe

When condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, former President George Bush mistakenly referred to the "unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq," before correcting himself.
2 years ago
When condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine, former President George Bush mistakenly referred to the "unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq," before correcting himself.
5 years ago

George W. Bush paved way for global pandemic planning

The former U.S. president stressed the importance of planning for pandemics and laid the foundation for the present day federal response to COVID-19.
5 years ago
The former U.S. president stressed the importance of planning for pandemics and laid the foundation for the present day federal response to COVID-19.
6 years ago

George W. Bush plays pizza delivery man, makes rare political statement

The 43rd president thanked his security officers who are working without pay.
6 years ago
Former President George W. Bush hands out pizzas to his Secret Service detail, which is currently working without pay, as the government shutdown hit day 28 on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.
6 years ago

Bush shares 'beautiful gesture' from his father after 9/11

He said that after he gave an emotional speech at the National Cathedral, his father reached out to comfort him.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Bush shares 'beautiful gesture' from his father after 9/11
7 years ago

Dec. 14, 2008: Iraqi reporter throws his shoes at George W. Bush

The incident occurred during a press conference with Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
7 years ago
The incident occurred during a press conference with Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki.
7 years ago

Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at President George W. Bush running for parliament

The journalist threw his shoes at the former president at a press conference in 2008.
7 years ago
Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi throws a shoe at President George W. Bush during a new conference with Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 14, 2008.
7 years ago

Former President George W. Bush's twin daughters talk his 'sweetest' moments

Jenna Hager Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush appeared on "The View" today to discuss their new book "Sisters First" and their family.
7 years ago
Jenna and Barbara Bush appear on "The View."
7 years ago
Former U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at a forum sponsored by the George W. Bush Institute in New York City, Oct. 19, 2017.
7 years ago

Bush blasts bigotry and white supremacy, says US politics 'vulnerable' to 'outright fabrication'

The former president rejected nativism and warned of a "crisis in confidence."
7 years ago
George W. Bush speaks in Washington, Sept. 24, 2016.
7 years ago

Bush gives pep talk to SMU football players from Houston: 'The days are dark now but they’re going to get better'

"The days are dark now, but they’re going to get better," he told SMU players.
7 years ago
Former President George W. Bush speaks to players at Southern Methodist University's football practice in Dallas on August 29, 2017.
7 years ago

Republicans take to Twitter to send birthday greetings to George W. Bush

"Thank you for your leadership & service to this country," wrote Reince Preibus.
7 years ago
President George W. Bush pulls off his jacket to reveal an SMU shirt during the American Athletic Conference college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Cincinnati Bearcats on February 12, 2017, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX.  SMU won the game 60-51.
7 years ago

George W. Bush's daughters Jenna and Barbara reveal they 'tried to veto' his run for presidency

But the twins say they quickly adapted to live in the White House.
7 years ago
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush speak during the BookExpo 2017 at Javits Center on June 2, 2017 in New York City.
7 years ago

Bono hangs out with George W. Bush at his Texas ranch

"He has a huge heart and a selfless soul," Bush said of the musician.
7 years ago
Former President George W. Bush and U2 lead singer Bono at Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, on May 26, 2017.
8 years ago

A look at Bush's first 100 days as president.
8 years ago

President Donald Trump may want to take a cue from one of his predecessors, George W. Bush, when it comes to lightening up.
8 years ago

George W. Bush tells Jimmy Kimmel: 'The best humor is when you make fun of yourself'

The 43rd president's spoke with Kimmel about his new book of portraits.
8 years ago
George W. Bush jokes with Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," March 2, 2017.
8 years ago

Bush, 70, is promoting his new book, "Portraits of Courage," a volume of his paintings of military veterans.
8 years ago

VIDEO: President George W. Bush critiques Trump administration
8 years ago

President George W. Bush says it's important to have a free press: 'Power can be very addictive'

Highlights from Bush's interview on the "Today" show.
8 years ago
George W. Bush speaks in Washington, Sept. 24, 2016.