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Revision as of 21:54, 2 July 2024
George H.W. Bush | |
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![]() Official portrait, 1981 | |
40th President of the United States | |
In office January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 | |
Vice President |
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Preceded by | Ronald Reagan |
Succeeded by | Bob Dole |
42nd Vice President of the United States | |
In office January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Jimmy Carter |
Succeeded by | Bob Dole |
United States Senator from Texas | |
In office January 3, 1971 – December 30, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Yarborough |
Succeeded by | Henry Grover |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | John Dowdy |
Succeeded by | Bill Archer |
Personal details | |
Born | George Herbert Walker Bush June 12, 1924 Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | November 30, 2018 Houston, Texas, U.S. | (aged 94)
Resting place | George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Pierce (m. 1945; d. 2018) |
Children | |
Parent(s) |
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Relatives | Bush family |
Education | Yale University (BA) |
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Nickname(s) | "Skin" |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1955 (reserve, active service 1942–1945) |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Fast Carrier Task Force |
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George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as the 42nd vice president for two months of 1981 Ronald Reagan, and as a senator and U.S. representative prior to that.