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Bush, a Republican from Texas and the incumbent vice president for two terms under President Ronald Reagan, took office following his victory over Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis in the 1988 presidential election. His presidency ended following his defeat in the 1992 presidential election to Democrat Bill Clinton, after one term in office.
Foreign policy drove Bush's presidency as he navigated the final years of the Cold War and played a key role in the reunification of Germany. He presided over the invasion of Panama and the Gulf War, ending the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait in the latter conflict.
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States and served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He was also the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd President.
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, as the 41st President (1989-1993), brought to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United...
Jun 8, 2024 · Presidency of George H.W. Bush. in George H.W. Bush. Also known as: George Herbert Walker Bush. Written and fact-checked by. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Nov 30, 2018 · Coming from a family with a tradition of public service, George Herbert Walker Bush felt the responsibility to make his contribution both in time of war and in peace. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1924, he became a student leader at Phillips Academy.
George Herbert Walker Bush came into the presidency as one of the most qualified candidates to assume the office. He had a long career in both domestic politics and foreign affairs, knew the government bureaucracy, and had eight years of hands-on training as vice president.
George H.W. Bush, (born June 12, 1924, Milton, Mass., U.S.—died Nov. 30, 2018, Houston, Texas), 41st president of the U.S. (1989–93). Bush was the son of Prescott Bush, an investment banker and U.S. senator from Connecticut.
