George W. Bush governed the nation during a period marked by significant trials and transformation. His presidency was shaped by major events such as the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the global war on terror, the Iraq War, and the economic crisis of 2008. Over the course of his time in office, Bush experienced dramatic shifts in public opinion, at times ranking among the most popular presidents and at others among the most criticized. To reflect on this era, the Miller Center brings tog

On 16 JAN 1991, President George H. W. Bush addressed our nation. The next day, Operation Desert Shield transformed into Desert Storm. The mission shifted from defense to offense, and coalition forces didn't mess around. What followed was a masterclass in military might: 42 days of precision air strikes followed by a 100-hour ground assault that crushed Iraqi forces and liberated Kuwait. Talk about getting it done. This January, we're honoring Gulf War vets with our Monthly Mission - the Gulf Wa

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly on November 10, 2001, nearly two months after 9/11, President George W. Bush discussed the global threat of terrorism. This Saturday on C-SPAN 2 we'll air historic UN speeches from President Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" speech to Ukrainian President Zelensky asking for support in the war against Russia. | American History TV