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With the victory of his son, George W. Bush, in the 2000 presidential election, the two became the second father–son pair to serve as the nation's president, following John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Another son, Jeb Bush, unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination in the 2016 primaries.
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...
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.
His presidency ended following his defeat in the 1992 presidential election to Democrat Bill Clinton, after one term in office. Bush was the father of the 43rd president, George W. Bush. International affairs drove the Bush presidency, which navigated the end of the Cold War and a new era of U.S.–Soviet relations.
The state funeral of George H. W. Bush was the official funerary rites conducted by the government of the United States; which occurred over a period of four days from December 3 to 6, 2018. About a dozen world leaders attended the event.
On January 30, 1976, George H.W. Bush was sworn in Director of Central Intelligence. Bush’s tenure as DCI marked a turning point for the Agency as he led the CIA out of its period of darkness. He restored focus and boosted morale, quickly connecting with CIA’s workforce.
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 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.
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. George Bush brought to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United States "a kinder and gentler nation." In his Inaugural Address he pledged in "a moment rich with promise" to use American strength as "a force for good."
