Protests against George W. Bush occurred throughout the United States and the world during
his presidency.
The protests had a significant impact on shaping public opinion and influencing his legacy. Anti-war rallies, environmental demonstrations, and civil rights marches were among the different types of protests that took place during the period from 2001 to 2009.These protests challenged Bush's foreign and domestic policies, particularly the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the controversial use of torture and other tactics in the War on Terror.
2001
First inauguration
Thousands of demonstrators attended the inaugural ceremonies in
Washington, D.C.
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, to protest the outcome and controversial circumstances of the
2000 U.S. Presidential Election
The 2000 United States presidential election was the 54th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000. Republican candidate George W. Bush, the governor of Texas and eldest son of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush ...
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"Protesters line inaugural parade route"
''Cable News Network'' (via archive.org), January 20, 2001. Last accessed January 22, 2009.
2005
* January 20, 2005 counter-inaugural protest
On January 20, 2005, a number of counter-inaugural demonstrations were held in Washington, D.C., and other American cities to protest the second inauguration of President George W. Bush.
Rally at Malcolm X Park
The DC Anti-War Network (DAWN) s ...
See also
* Protests against the Iraq War
Beginning in late 2002, and continuing after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, large-scale protests against the Iraq War were held in many cities worldwide, often coordinated to occur simultaneously around the world. After the biggest series of demon ...
(spanning most of George W. Bush's presidency)
References
Presidency of George W. Bush
Protests against results of elections
Protests in the United States
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