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George H. W. Bush, a Republican from Texas, was elected President of the United States on November 8, 1988 and was inaugurated as the nation's 41st president on January 20, 1989, and his presidency ended on January 20, 1993, with the inauguration of Bill Clinton.
George H.W. Bush (41) Event Timeline 01/20/1989 – 01/20/1993. 08/18/1988. Accepts nomination at Republican convention. “Read my lips: no new taxes.” 11/08/1988. Election Day. George Bush defeats Michael Dukakis winning 79% of the electoral vote and 53% of the popular vote. 1989 01/06/1989. Electoral votes counted in Joint Session of Congress.
1988 election. 1988 Electoral College vote results. Having served in various government positions, particularly the position of Director of the CIA, Bush sought the presidential nomination in the 1980 Republican primaries. He was defeated by Ronald Reagan, a conservative former governor from California.
The following is a timeline of the presidency of George H. W. Bush, from January 1, 1992 to January 20, 1993.
When the Iraqi leader sent 140,000 troops storming toward-and quickly taking-the Kuwaiti capital, President George H.W. Bush responded. The United States quickly intervened for a number of reasons. By invading Kuwait, Saddam Hussein gained control over a vast amount of the world's oil supply, which gave him the potential to wreak havoc with U.S ...
Nov 9, 2009 · George H. W. Bush (1924-2018) served as the 41st president of the United States, from 1989-1993. He oversaw the country through the end of the Cold War and the start of the Gulf War.
President George W. Bush Inaugural Address. 01/22/2001. Reinstates ban on aid to groups performing or counselling abortion (“Mexico City Policy”). 01/29/2001. Signs Executive Orders relating to “faith-based and community initiatives.” 02/16/2001. Bush meets Mexican President Vicente Fox in Guanajuato. 03/29/2001
