Chronological collection of broadcast-quality footage capturing President George W. Bush’s most significant public addresses and events from his first inauguration through the 9/11 attacks, Iraq War decisions, major policy moments, and farewell ceremonies. Ideal for historical documentaries, educational content, journalism, and research projects.

President-elect Bush’s first inaugural address after the 2000 election controversy. (2001 • 14 min)

First State of the Union address delivered to Congress and the nation. (2001 • 75 min)

Remarks at Emma E. Booker Elementary School during the 9/11 attacks. (2001 • 2 min)

Address to the nation from the Oval Office following the 9/11 attacks. (2001 • 4 min)

Remarks at Barksdale Air Force Base after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (2001 • 2 min)

Iconic remarks at Ground Zero, New York City, after the World Trade Center collapse. (2001 • 2 min)

Address to joint session of Congress on September 20, 2001. (2001 • 55 min)

Signing ceremony and remarks for the Patriot Act, October 26, 2001. (2001 • 10 min)

Second State of the Union address to Congress. (2002 • 66 min)

Third State of the Union address, pre-Iraq invasion context. (2003 • 69 min)

National address March 17, 2003, two days before Iraq invasion. (2003 • 13 min)

Announcement of Operation Iraqi Freedom, March 19, 2003. (2003 • 4 min)

Fourth State of the Union address to Congress. (2004 • 73 min)

Second inaugural address, January 20, 2005. (2005 • 21 min)

President and First Lady attend anniversary event in Jerusalem. (May 14, 2008 • 53 min)

Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. (May 26, 2008 • 30 min)

Commencement address to Air Force Academy graduates. (May 28, 2008 • 30 min)

Comments and press Q&A before G8 Summit trip. (July 2, 2008 • 17 min)

Address at Lincoln Electric on energy issues and policy. (July 29, 2008 • 25 min)

Speech to Coalition for Affordable American Energy. (August 12, 2008 • 8 min)

White House meeting with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani. (2008 • 6 min)

White House meeting with Vietnam’s Prime Minister. (2008 • 11 min)

White House reception for 2007–2008 NCAA champions. (2008 • 28 min)

Speech at the Max M. Fisher National Republican Awards Dinner. (2008 • 23 min)

Footage of Air Force One, Marine One, and support aircraft. (2008 • 28 min)

Footage of presidential motorcade operations. (2008 • 7 min)

Signing ceremony with First Lady Laura Bush, July 30, 2008. (2008 • 19 min)

National address on economic stabilization measures. (2008 • 13 min)

Remarks and plant visit discussing the $700B bailout plan. (October 7, 2008 • 36 min)

Military tribute to outgoing Commander-in-Chief. (January 6, 2009 • 49 min)

Awarding Medals of Freedom to Blair, Howard, and Uribe. (January 13, 2009 • 22 min)

Farewell address to the nation before leaving office. (January 15, 2009 • 14 min)

Official departure with President-elect Obama, January 20, 2009. (2009 • 11 min)
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