George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. He was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, to Prescott and Dorothy Bush. He was the oldest of four children and the only son. Bush attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated in 1942. He then enlisted in the Navy and served as a pilot during World War II. After the war, he attended Yale University, where he earned a degree in economics.
Bush began his political career in 1964, when he was elected to the House of Representatives from Texas. He served two terms in the House before being elected to the Senate in 1970. He was defeated in his bid for a third term in the Senate in 1976, but was appointed Director of the Central Intelligence Agency by President Gerald Ford. In 1980, Bush ran for President, but was defeated by Ronald Reagan. Reagan then chose Bush as his running mate, and the two were elected in a landslide.
As Vice President, Bush was an active participant in the Reagan administration, and was instrumental in the passage of the Reagan tax cuts. He also served as a liaison between the White House and Congress, and was a strong advocate for the Strategic Defense Initiative.
In 1988, Bush ran for President and was elected in a landslide. As President, Bush focused on foreign policy, and was instrumental in the end of the Cold War. He also worked to improve relations with China, and negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement. Domestically, Bush worked to reduce the federal deficit and signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bush was defeated in his bid for re-election in 1992, but remained active in public life. He was a vocal advocate for volunteerism, and founded the Points of Light Foundation to promote volunteerism. He also worked to improve relations between the United States and other countries, and was a strong advocate for democracy and human rights.
George H. W. Bush was a dedicated public servant who worked to improve the lives of all Americans. He was a strong leader who was respected by both his supporters and his opponents. He was a man of integrity and honor, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.