The 43rd president, George W. Bush is the eldest son of former President George H.W. Bush, making him only the second American president to be the son of a preceding president. During Bush's term, America dealt with many drastic changes—including the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, and a period of economic prosperity followed by the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression. Fully inclusive and up to date, The George W. Bush Years provides a detailed survey of this president and his administration. More than 130 A-to-Z biographical entries describe the major politicians, foreign leaders, and outside influences most important to this presidency. This new resource features a chronology spanning the history of the administration as well as a sizable appendix including important documents, such as inaugural addresses, presidential speeches, and tables listing Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, members of Congress and the Senate, and more. Biographical entries include: John Ashcroft Osama bin Laden Richard "Dick" Cheney Rudolph Giuliani Saddam Hussein John McCain Vladimir Putin Karl C. Rove Donald Rumsfeld and more.