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    On the 9th November 2001, George W. Bush declared the War on Terror a response to the terrorist act on 11 September 2001. However, the response was not only based on the breach of national security that endangered the lives of Americans. If it had been, his response would have been purely targeted at ‘terrorists’ and not the abstract concept of ‘terror’ that engages with a wider pool of people (that we will later see to be affiliated with the Orient/Other). Orientalism, according to Said, is ‘the

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    essential form of protest in a time of crisis or for political or social reforms. George W. Bush is one of the most controversial presidents in history and prompted some of the loudest outcries from the public. The music world became very involved in this particular fight, many artists from multiple generations and genres protested Bush. American Idiot by Green Day is one of the best examples and the most well-known protest of Bush and his administration. However, despite its popularity and acclaim it did

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    George. W. Bush: by Deanne Durrett The book that I read was George. W. Bush, by Deanne Durrett. George. W. Bush’s middle name is Walker. He was born on July 6, 1946 in a place called New Haven, Connecticut. He was the oldest of six children. His mom was Barbra Pierce Bush and father was George Herbert Walker Bush. Once he got older they called him George. W or W. The W was spoken with a Texas accent. George Herbert Walker Bush was attending Yale University when George. W. was born. He moved to

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    Kiley Sharp Coach Bennett November 23, 2015 George W. Bush: Legacy of his Presidency Texas made way for many great things, frozen margarita machines, chili con carne, corn dogs, Whataburger, and Six Flags, but did you know a truly heroic, patriotic president also came from this fascinating state? George Walker Bush was born to the former president, George Herbert Walker Bush and the former first lady, Barbara Pierce Bush in New Haven, Connecticut, along with some of his brothers and sisters, Jeb

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    April 23 2016 English Rough Draft 9/11 Address to The Nation George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. In one speech he answered the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a possible attack on the White House by saying “our strong country” ("George W. Bush - Address to the Nation on 9-11-01 Speech"). Bush did this by telling the country what he first would immediately did following the attacks. Bush then stated what he will be doing continuously after the attacks

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    Book Review In reading the book Decision Points By George W. Bush, one would expect a justification for actions the former President took and also explanations for inactions. For choices that he did not take. This book falls into the category of many other books like it (you would be weird not to write a personal memoir as a former politician nowadays). What differentiates this book is George W. Bush’s way of explaining his presidency. Bush does this masterfully as he admits his failures in office

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    Synthesis Essay – George H.W. Bush MSgt James A. Wyly Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy George H. W. Bush “Read My Lips No New Taxes,” One of the most well-known quotes of the 20th century. A promise that a visionary leader could not keep. George H. W. Bush was a Visionary but not an Ethical Leader. In this paper, I will discuss how he used Inspirational Motivation to inspire troops to war, and Dispositional Flexibility to get the world through the chaotic collapse of the

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    George W. Bush’s Presidency To start off there are many different ways this topic came to be, the first one being I thought about the topics that interest me which includes categories such as politics, current events, religion, and war. Then the worst thing that could ever happen to a student happened, my thinking process came to a crashing halt but quite honestly helped me but also did not. That then encouraged me to think about a topic that included those categories which brought to the conclusion

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    George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts to Prescott Sheldon Bush and Dorothy Walker Bush. He attended Phillips Academy Andover, an exclusive boarding school in Massachusetts. At Andover, Bush was captain of the baseball and soccer teams, and the senior class president.(A&E Television Networks, Early Life) He graduated on his eighteenth birthday in 1942. He enlisted into the Navy on the same day. In 1945, George married Barbara Bush (formerly Barbara Pierce)

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    On September 11, 2001, George W. Bush gave a speech to the American citizens following the horrible and tragic terrorist attacks that had taken place. Bush’s purpose is to create unity among the nation and to build his presidential credibility. United States President, George W. Bush, in his speech, 9/11 Address to the Nation, emphasizes how everyone should move forward and remain strong after the tragic events. Bush appeals to the audience using pathos, logos, and ethos while adopting a grieving

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