9/24/2005: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at a press conference (National Archives)

George W. Bush (2001-2009) — 43. G.W. BUSH

OVERVIEW:

BORN:
November 28, 1953;
Elizabeth, New Jersey

EDUCATION:
Harvard University (AB, 1975);
Harvard Law School (JD, 1978)

POLITICAL PARTY:
Republican

HIGHLIGHTS:
1978-1979
Law Clerk, Judge Murray Gurfein, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
1979-1980:
Law Clerk, Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Supreme Court of the United
1980-1983:
Attorney in Private Practice in Newark, New Jersey
1983-1987:
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
1987-1990:
First Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of New Jersey
1990-1994:
U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
1994-1996:
Special Counsel, U.S. Senate Whitewater Committee
1994-2001:
Attorney in Private Practice in Newark, New Jersey
2001-2003:
U.S. Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
2003-2005:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit
2005-2009:
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

RESOURCES:

President George W. Bush presents Judge Michael Chertoff as his nominee to be the Secretary of Homeland Security in the Roosevelt Room Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. (White House Photo)

BIOGRAPHIES:
Department of Homeland Security
Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
White House
UVA Miller Center
Wikipedia

ORAL HISTORY:
UVA Miller Center

PORTRAITS:

MEDIA COVERAGE:

6/1/2006: Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff introduces President George W. Bush before a speech on immigiration at the US Chamber of Commerce (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler)

DHS NOMINATION (1/12/2005):
New York Times
New York Times
New York Times
Washington Post
Wall Street Journal