Events with tag - George W. Bush

November 7, 2000

2000 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2000 U.S. presidential election was one of the most controversial in American history, culminating in George W. Bush's victory over Al Gore after a 36-day legal battle over Florida's recount, ultimately decided by the Supreme Court with a 537-vote margin.

May 1, 2003

Bush's Mission Accomplished Speech

President George W. Bush delivered a controversial speech aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln declaring the end of major combat operations in Iraq, featuring the infamous 'Mission Accomplished' banner. The speech, while initially boosting public support, later became a symbol of premature celebration as the Iraq War continued for years beyond this declaration.