While George W. Bush wanted his legacy to be that of the education president, his legacy was greatly impacted by the events of and reaction to ______.

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The September 11 attacks greatly impacted Bush's legacy as president, as his response included the war on terror and the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. These actions led to significant controversy and criticism, overshadowing his previous focus on education reform with the No Child Left Behind Act.