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Watch these clips from American Experience's Presidents Collection and connect today's election issues with the past.
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George W. Bush |
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During his second term, President Bush was criticized for the federal government’s response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina.
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George W. Bush |
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President Bush confronted the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.
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George W. Bush |
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President Bush assembled a team of rivals to form his cabinet.
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George W. Bush |
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Did the Bush administration mislead the public to go to war?
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George W. Bush |
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Osama Bin Laden’s escape from allied forces and the swift collapse of the Taliban left President Bush dissatisfied.
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George W. Bush |
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President Bush was shaken when torture was revealed at Abu Ghraib.
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George W. Bush |
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To sell the surge to the American public, President Bush had been forced to take a rare step—admit his mistake.
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George W. Bush |
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To avoid combat in Vietnam, George W. Bush joined the 147th Texas Air National Guard, along with other sons of wealthy and well-connected Texans.
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George W. Bush |
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Within weeks after the U.S. took Baghdad, Iraq ground to a halt and became a free-for-all, as homes and stores, museums, hospitals and electric plants were looted.
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George W. Bush |
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The latest in our award-winning series of presidential biographies, George W. Bush.
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The Kennedys |
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A preview of The Kennedys, a saga of ambition, wealth, family loyalty and personal tragedy.
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