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education homeschoolingWhat happened when George W Bush was president?
Bush, the 43rd president, is the eldest son of the 41st president, George H. W. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Bush declared a global war on terrorism and, in October 2001, ordered an invasion of Afghanistan to overthrow the Taliban, destroy the terrorist group al-Qaeda, and capture Osama bin Laden.
Likewise, people ask, how much is George W Bush worth?
List of presidents by peak net worth
| Name | Net worth (in mil. of 2016 US$) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | 66 | 1882–1945 |
| John Tyler | 57 | 1790–1862 |
| Barack Obama | 40 | born 1961 |
| George W. Bush | 39 | born 1946 |
People also ask, how old was George Bush when he became president?
Presidential age-related data points
| # | President | Age at start of presidency |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Ronald Reagan | 69 years, 349 days Jan 20, 1981 |
| 41 | George H. W. Bush | 64 years, 222 days Jan 20, 1989 |
| 42 | Bill Clinton | 46 years, 154 days Jan 20, 1993 |
In 2016, Forbes estimated Trump's net worth at $3.7 billion, and Bloomberg $3 billion. During the three years after Trump announced his presidential run in 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth declined 31% and his ranking fell 138 spots.