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BUSH, George Walker (b. 1946)

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BUSH, George Walker (b. 1946)

In 2000, George W. Bush became the first right-handed president since Jimmy Carter.

Reagan, Bush senior and Clinton were all left-handed.

Barack Obama is also left-handed

While at Phillips Academy, Massachusetts, George W. Bush was known as 'The Lip' for his sarcasm and ready wit. George W. Bush is the second son of a president to become president himself. The first was John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams, second president of the United States.

George Bush's dog Spot is also the son of a former First Dog: its mother was Millie, Barbara Bush's dog.

George W., however, is the only US president to be the father of twins - just like Margaret Thatcher and Cleopatra.

In 1989, George W. Bush became the co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team.

'I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.' George W. Bush, speaking in Michigan in September 2000.

'They misunderestimated me.' George W. Bush, speaking in Arkansas in November 2000.


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