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George W. Bush is a former President of the United States and his current estimated net worth stands at $35 million. He was born on July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. Bush has been the former Governor of Texas and has served as the 43rd President for two terms between 2001 and 2009. He was preceded by Bill Clinton and succeeded by Barack Obama.

Bush did his high schooling from the Phillips Academy in Massachusetts. He then graduated from Yale University in 1968 with a B.A degree. Bush has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is the only M.B.A holder among all the Presidents of the  U. S. He earned this degree from the prestigious Harvard Business School.

George W. Bush was interested in business before he became a politician and was into oils after graduating in 1975. His first success in politics was when he became the Governor of Texas in 1994. In the 2000 elections for President, he was pitted against Al Gore, who was the U. S. Vice President at the time. It was an extremely close finish where Bush carried Florida but the outcome was challenged in court and lasted for months. The 2004 election was less controversial where he was able to beat John Kerry of the Democratic Party. Bush's Vice President for eight years was Dick Cheney.

The George W. Bush Presidency saw a number of controversies. The biggest one of them being the September 11, 2001 bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City. Bush’s policies have often been criticized by a lot of people. Regardless, he has many supporters who believe that Bush tried his best for the American people, and succeeded in most of his efforts.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Earnings

Total earnings made from his speaking arrangements since the end of his two terms as American president

$15,000,000

2010

Earnings

Earnings made since leaving the Whitehouse as of July 2011

$11,000,000

2010

Performance Fee

Fees per speaking arrangement he makes

$150,000

2008

Salary

Accumulated salary of Bush from serving as Texas Governor from 2001-2009-$400 000 annually

$3,200,000

2008

Misc.

Accumulated travel allowance he earned from serving as president from 2001 to 2009

$900,000

2008

Bonus

Accumulated expense account he earned from serving as president from 2001 to 2009

$450,000

2008

Salary

Accumulated salary he earned from serving as president from 2001 to 2009

$3,600,000