Timeline of the George W. Bush presidency (2002)

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The following is a timeline of the presidency of George W. Bush, from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002.

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May

President George W. Bush at the Normandy American Cemetery at Normandy Beach in France, May 27, 2002. George W. Bush in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.jpg
President George W. Bush at the Normandy American Cemetery at Normandy Beach in France, May 27, 2002.

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See also

U.S. presidential administration timelines
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