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George W. Bush, born on July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Prior to his presidency, Bush was the Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He led the country through challenging times, including the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush is known for his efforts in promoting education reform through the No Child Left Behind Act and for his leadership in combating HIV/AIDS in Africa through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). He remains active in philanthropic work and advocacy, particularly for veterans' causes.