An Oral History of the Bush White House

Vanity Fair by Cullen Murphy, Todd S. Purdum | Dec. 31, 2008 (News Analysis)

January 20, 2001 After a disputed election and bitter recount battle in Florida whose outcome is effectively decided by the Supreme Court, George W. Bush is sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States. In foreign affairs he promises an approach that will depart from the perceived adventurism of his predecessor, Bill Clinton, in places such as Kosovo and Somalia. (“I think the United States must be humble,” Bush said in a debate with his ... Full Story »

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by Terry Gamble - Dec. 31, 2008

An indictment of the Bush presidency, this article gives an overview of the past eight years with excerpts from individuals working within the administration. While long history may draw different conclusions, the perspective from these reporters paints a portrait of ideologically driven decisions that culminated in what may be regarded as the worst presidency ever. The article contains a series of sourced quotations relating to specific aspects of the administration. Not all are indictments, but the overall tenor is of mismanaged and ill-advised leadership.

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