1924 - 2018
George H. W. Bush
We are approaching the conclusion of an historic postwar struggle between two visions: one of tyranny and conflict and one of democracy and freedom. The review of U.S.-Soviet relations that my administration has just completed outlines a new path toward resolving this struggle. Commencement Address at Texas A&M University
Overview
George Herbert Walker Bush belongs to a political dynasty; he sits in the middle of three generations of politicians, including his father Prescott, a senator from Connecticut; his son Jeb, former governor of Florida; and his son, George Walker, the 43rd President of the United States. In fact, George H. W. and George W. are only the second set of father and son to become President. (John Adams and John Quincy Adams were the first.)
Fast Facts
George Herbert Walker Bush
Milton, Massachusetts
Yale University, 1948
Episcopalian
Businessman, public official
Republican
“Poppy,” “Bush 41”
January 6, 1945, to Barbara Pierce (1925-2018)
George W. (1946–), Robin (1949–1953), John Ellis "Jeb" (1953–), Neil (1955–), Marvin (1956–), Dorothy “Doro” (1959–)
41
College Station, Texas