George W. Bush Puts the News He Received at a Florida School on 9/11 onto Canvas

Former U.S. President George W. Bush has painted the news he received at a school in Florida during the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Mocked for years by comedians and criticized by political rivals, this moment has now been transferred to canvas by Bush's own brush.

Turn to Painting

Former U.S. President George W. Bush took up painting after leaving the White House in 2009, making this pursuit a prominent part of his post-presidency.

9/11 and the Florida Moment

One of the most enduring images of Bush's presidency was the expression on his face at the moment he learned the country was under attack while visiting a school in Florida on September 11, 2001.

That moment, when Bush was briefed by then-Chief of Staff Andrew Card, was rebroadcast countless times over the years in documentaries and retrospectives.

Public Reactions

Once mocked by comedians and criticized by political rivals, this moment has undergone varying evaluations over time.

Comments on the article reflect mixed views on his presidency while showing that even many who were not initially supporters are now sharing a renewed expression of appreciation for his leadership and composure during that period.