George H.W. Bush
Probe launched over email hacking of Bush family
Feb 08, 2013 10:06 EST
A criminal inquiry was launched Friday into how a hacker appeared to breach email accounts belonging to former presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as other members of their family.
The Inauguration of Barack Obama: Live Report
Jan 21, 2013 17:10 EST
With the end of official events, AFP is closing its live report on the second Inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States. The parade is expected to last a few hours, even as the sun sets in Washington. Today's events will be capped off with dozens of unofficial parties but only two official Inaugural Balls, one for members of the military and another for supporters.
'Very happy' Bush the elder leaves hospital
Jan 14, 2013 16:52 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush was released from hospital on Monday following more than two months of treatment for bronchitis, a bacterial infection and a persistent cough.
US ex-president Bush senior could soon leave hospital
Jan 13, 2013 12:30 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush could be released from hospital as soon as this week, his spokesman said Sunday, following recent treatment for bronchitis.
US 'fiscal cliff' solution goes to Republican House
Jan 01, 2013 11:55 EST
Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives are considering legislation to stave off America's fiscal crisis after a last-gasp deal on taxes passed the Senate overnight.
Ex-president Bush rallies, out of intensive care
Dec 29, 2012 17:01 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush is on the mend and has been released from intensive care, a spokesman said Saturday.
Former president Bush improving, 'singing'
Dec 28, 2012 14:48 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush's condition is improving and he is in good spirits -- even singing, a spokesman said Friday.
'Stormin Norman' Schwarzkopf dead at 78
Dec 28, 2012 01:05 EST
Norman Schwarzkopf, the US general who drove Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait in 1991 as commander of the lightning campaign known as Operation Desert Storm, died Thursday at the age of 78.
'Stormin Norman' Schwarzkopf dead at 78
Dec 27, 2012 23:07 EST
Norman Schwarzkopf, the US general who led Operation Desert Storm, which liberated Kuwait from Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 1991, has died at the age of 78, a US official said.
George Bush Senior in intensive care
Dec 27, 2012 04:17 EST
After more than a month in a Texas hospital battling bronchitis, former US president George H.W. Bush has taken a turn for the worse and is in intensive care with a "stubborn fever," a spokesman said.
Former US president Bush in intensive care
Dec 27, 2012 02:28 EST
After more than a month in a Texas hospital battling bronchitis, former US president George H.W. Bush has taken a turn for the worse and is in intensive care with a "stubborn fever," a spokesman said.
Former US president Bush senior in intensive care
Dec 26, 2012 21:28 EST
After more than a month in hospital battling bronchitis, former US president George H.W. Bush has taken a turn for the worse and is in intensive care with a "stubborn fever," a spokesman said.
Bush senior in intensive care
Dec 26, 2012 20:30 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush is in intensive care in hospital after taking a turn for the worse with a "stubborn fever," a spokesman said.
Bush senior takes turn for worse in hospital
Dec 26, 2012 16:51 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush has taken a turn for the a worse and is in intensive care after a "stubborn fever" delayed his recovery from bronchitis, a spokesman said Wednesday.
Pope urges end to bloodshed in Christmas message
Dec 25, 2012 17:25 EST
Pope Benedict XVI called for an "end to the bloodshed" in Syria and denounced the "savage" violence in Africa on Tuesday, even as Nigeria witnessed a Christmas attack on Christians.
Bush senior spends Christmas in hospital
Dec 25, 2012 14:23 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush celebrated Christmas in a Texas hospital with his family Tuesday after a series of health setbacks that have delayed his release, his spokesman said.
Bush senior should be home from hospital for Christmas
Dec 13, 2012 17:26 EST
Former US president George H.W. Bush will probably be discharged from a Texas hospital in time to celebrate Christmas at home after weeks of treatment for bronchitis, his spokesman said Thursday.
Jeb Bush asks donors to support his son's political bid
Nov 14, 2012 19:12 EST
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush has reached out to his old donors, asking them to help get another George Bush -- his son -- established in Texas politics, US media reported Wednesday.
Half-Hispanic Bush nephew signals political bid
Nov 09, 2012 13:01 EST
The half-Hispanic nephew of former president George W. Bush has taken a first step towards running for political office in Texas, elections officials said Friday.
US political calendar leading to Obama's inauguration
Nov 08, 2012 22:54 EST
Construction is already underway on a huge platform on the steps of the US Capitol, where President Barack Obama will assume his second term on January 21, 2013.
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| George H. W. Bush | |
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| In office January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 | |
| Vice President | Dan Quayle |
| Preceded by | Ronald Reagan |
| Succeeded by | Bill Clinton |
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| In office January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Walter Mondale |
| Succeeded by | Dan Quayle |
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| In office January 30, 1976 – January 20, 1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | William E. Colby |
| Succeeded by | Adm. Stansfield Turner |
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| In office September 26, 1974 – December 7, 1975 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | David K. E. Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Thomas S. Gates, Jr. |
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| In office 1973 – 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Dole |
| Succeeded by | Mary Louise Smith |
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| In office 1971 – 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Yost |
| Succeeded by | John A. Scali |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 7th congressional district
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| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | John V. Dowdy |
| Succeeded by | Bill Archer |
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| Born | June 12, 1924 Milton, Massachusetts |
| Birth name | George Herbert Walker Bush |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Pierce Bush |
| Children | George Walker Bush Pauline Robinson Bush John Ellis Bush Neil Mallon Bush Marvin Pierce Bush Dorothy Bush Koch |
| Alma mater | Yale University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Businessman
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| Religion | Episcopalian |
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| Website | George Bush Presidential Library and Museum |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–45 |
| Rank | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| Unit | Fast Carrier Task Force |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (3) Presidential Unit Citation |
