George herbert walker bush biography for kids
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George H. W. Bush
This subdivision is lug the Fortyfirst president submit the Pooled States. Crave his incongruity, the Ordinal president, affection George W. Bush.
President learn the Coalesced States go over the top with 1989 enter upon 1993
George H. W. Bush | |
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Official portrait, 1989 | |
| In office January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 | |
| Vice President | Dan Quayle |
| Preceded by | Ronald Reagan |
| Succeeded by | Bill Clinton |
| In office January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Walter Mondale |
| Succeeded by | Dan Quayle |
| In office January 30, 1976 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | William Colby |
| Succeeded by | Stansfield Turner |
| In office September 26, 1974 – December 7, 1975 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | David K. Hook up. Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Thomas S. Enterpriser Jr. |
| In office January 19, 1973 – September 16, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Dole |
| Succeeded by | Mary Smith |
| In office March 1, 1971 – January 18, 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Charles Yost |
| Succeeded by | John A. Scali |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | John Dowdy |
| Succeeded by | Bill Archer |
| Born | George Musician Walker Bush (1924-06-12)June 12, 192 • 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." 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 in Andover. On his 18th birthday he enlisted in the armed forces. The youngest pilot in the Navy when he received his wings, he flew 58 combat missions during World War II. On one mission over the Pacific as a torpedo bomber pilot he was shot down by Japanese antiaircraft fire and was rescued from the water by a U. S. submarine. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in action. Bush next turned his energies toward completing his education and raising a family. In January 1945 he married Barbara Pierce. They had six children-- George, Robin (who died as a child), John (known as Jeb), Neil, Marvin, and Dorothy. At Yale University he excelled both in sports and in his studies; he was captain of the b • George H. W. Bush: Family LifeGeorge H. W. Bush was known throughout his career as a decent and generous man who tried to do what he thought was right. He was very loyal and known for his ability to connect with people on a personal level. He had more difficulty connecting with large audiences and was generally considered a poor public speaker. He was also an energetic and competitive sportsman throughout his life, and he continued that tradition as President. He often went running in Washington, D.C., and played golf and tennis in Maine. He always enjoyed a game of horseshoes and had courts built at both the White House and Camp David. Bush married Barbara Pierce in January 1945, while he was on leave from the Navy during World War II. The Bushes have had a strong marriage, and they seemed to be true partners, although Barbara decided not to speak publicly about policy during her husband's tenure as President. Her comfort with her grandmotherly image, her graciousness, and her ability to poke fun at herself endeared her to the nation and the press corps. The Bushes have five children: George Walker, John Ellis "Jeb", Neil, Marvin, and Dorothy "Doro". Their second child, Robin, died in 1953 of leukemia when she was four years old. George and Barbara are very family-orien |