Thursday 16 July 2015

George H. W. Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush is pictured when he was one and a half year old. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964.
George Herbert Walker Bush is pictured when he was one and a half year old. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964.  

George Herbert Walker Bush is pictured with his sister Mercy in 1929. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush Yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964. US Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director (1976-1977), vice president of the US (1981-1959) George Bush is eventually elected president of the US 08 November 1988 against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.
George Herbert Walker Bush is pictured with his sister Mercy in 1929. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush Yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964. US Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director (1976-1977), vice president of the US (1981-1959) George Bush is eventually elected president of the US 08 November 1988 against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.   
After completing the 10-month course, he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve at Corpus Christi, Texas on June 9, 1943, just three days before his 19th birthday, which made him the youngest naval aviator to that date.
After completing the 10-month course, he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve at Corpus Christi, Texas on June 9, 1943, just three days before his 19th birthday, which made him the youngest naval aviator to that date.
circa 1946: Full-length image of New York Yankees baseball legend Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth, 1895 - 1948) shakes hands with future U.S. president George Bush after signing an autograph for him at a baseball diamond. Bush wears his uniform for the Yale University Baseball Team.
circa 1946: Full-length image of New York Yankees baseball legend Babe Ruth (George Herman Ruth, 1895 - 1948) shakes hands with future U.S. president George Bush after signing an autograph for him at a baseball diamond. Bush wears his uniform for the Yale University Baseball Team.   
George Bush Sr. holds a young George W. in New Haven, CT. April 1947. George W. Bush is currently campaigning for the Republican party for the presidential election in November 2000.
George Bush Sr. holds a young George W. in New Haven, CT. April 1947. George W. Bush is currently campaigning for the Republican party for the presidential election in November 2000.  
George Herbert Walker Bush poses with his wife Barbara during his campaign for Congress in the 1960's. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush Yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964. US Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director (1976-1977), vice president of the US (1981-1959) George Bush is eventually elected president of the US 08 November 1988 against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.
George Herbert Walker Bush poses with his wife Barbara during his campaign for Congress in the 1960's. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush Yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964. US Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director (1976-1977), vice president of the US (1981-1959) George Bush is eventually elected president of the US 08 November 1988 against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis. 
1970: George Bush Sr. with Richard Nixon
1970: George Bush Sr. with Richard Nixon 
American politician George Herbert Walker Bush appears on 'Face the Nation,' Washington, DC, September 14, 1973. Bush served as ambassador to the United Nations and chairman of the Republican National Committee during the Nixon administration.
American politician George Herbert Walker Bush appears on 'Face the Nation,' Washington, DC, September 14, 1973. Bush served as ambassador to the United Nations and chairman of the Republican National Committee during the Nixon administration.  
George Herbert Walker Bush poses with his wife Barbara in Beijing in 1974. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush Yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964. US Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director (1976-1977), vice president of the US (1981-1959) George Bush is eventually elected president of the US 08 November 1988 against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.
George Herbert Walker Bush poses with his wife Barbara in Beijing in 1974. Born 12 June 1924 in Milton, Massachussetts, George Bush Yale graduated with a degree in Economics in 1948, made a fortune drilling oil before entering politics in 1964. US Congressman from Texas (1966-1970), ambassador to the United nations (1971-1974), Special Envoy to China (1974-1975), Republican National Chairman (1975-1976), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director (1976-1977), vice president of the US (1981-1959) George Bush is eventually elected president of the US 08 November 1988 against Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.   
President Gerald Ford meets with Republican National Committee Chairman George Bush, August 22, 1974.
President Gerald Ford meets with Republican National Committee Chairman George Bush, August 22, 1974.  
(L-R) Lady Bird Johnson, President George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, President Gerald R. Ford, Betty Ford, President Jimmy Carter, and Rosalyn Carter pose for a formal group portrait at the Gerald R. Ford Library re-dedication on April 16, 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
(L-R) Lady Bird Johnson, President George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, President Gerald R. Ford, Betty Ford, President Jimmy Carter, and Rosalyn Carter pose for a formal group portrait at the Gerald R. Ford Library re-dedication on April 16, 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   
Republican Presidential candidate George Bush sits with his wife Barbara November 1, 1978 in Hoston, TX. Bush is campaigning for the presidential primary elections.
Republican Presidential candidate George Bush sits with his wife Barbara November 1, 1978 in Hoston, TX. Bush is campaigning for the presidential primary elections.  
Republican Presidential candidate George Bush wearing a t-shirt referencing his son George W. Bush November 1978 in Texas, USA. Bush is campaigning for the presidential primary elections.
Republican Presidential candidate George Bush wearing a t-shirt referencing his son George W. Bush November 1978 in Texas, USA. Bush is campaigning for the presidential primary elections.   
American politician (and future US Vice President, and later President) George HW Bush (center) jogs with unidentified others during his (then-unsuccessful) campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, Omaha, Nebraska, January 1980.
American politician (and future US Vice President, and later President) George HW Bush (center) jogs with unidentified others during his (then-unsuccessful) campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, Omaha, Nebraska, January 1980.  
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev (R) meets with US Vice-President George Bush at the Soviet embassy, 10 December 1987, on the final day of Gorbachev's summit visit in USA.
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev (R) meets with US Vice-President George Bush at the Soviet embassy, 10 December 1987, on the final day of Gorbachev's summit visit in USA.   
President elect George Bush is smashed by a wave 14 November 1988 while fishing in back of the home of William Farish in Florida.
President elect George Bush is smashed by a wave 14 November 1988 while fishing in back of the home of William Farish in Florida. 
1988: Ronald Reagan Helps Vice President George Bush Campaign For The Presidency.

1988: Ronald Reagan Helps Vice President George Bush Campaign For The Presidency.
Portrait of the forty-first president of the United States George Bush, circa 1989.
Portrait of the forty-first president of the United States George Bush, circa 1989.   
A file picture taken on May 2, 1990 in Washington shows US singer Whitney Houston (L) posing with then US President George Bush at the White House.
A file picture taken on May 2, 1990 in Washington shows US singer Whitney Houston (L) posing with then US President George Bush at the White House.  
US President George Bush poses for photographers after his address to the nation, 27 September 1991, in the Oval Office of the White House. During his speech, Bush announced that the US will unilaterally eliminate its land and sea-based short-range nuclear weapons.
US President George Bush poses for photographers after his address to the nation, 27 September 1991, in the Oval Office of the White House. During his speech, Bush announced that the US will unilaterally eliminate its land and sea-based short-range nuclear weapons.  
Boris Yeltsin, President George Bush And Barbara Bush Stand On The Lawn In Front Of The White House In Washington, Dc. Before Becoming President, Bush Was Us Ambassador To The United Nations And China, Director Of The Central Intelligence Agency, And Vice President Under Ronald Reagan.
Boris Yeltsin, President George Bush And Barbara Bush Stand On The Lawn In Front Of The White House In Washington, Dc. Before Becoming President, Bush Was Us Ambassador To The United Nations And China, Director Of The Central Intelligence Agency, And Vice President Under Ronald Reagan.   
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (C, bottom) performs a tandem parachute jump with Army Golden Knight Sgt. Bryan Schnell on June 13, 2004 over the Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Bush made two jumps today to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (C, bottom) performs a tandem parachute jump with Army Golden Knight Sgt. Bryan Schnell on June 13, 2004 over the Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. Bush made two jumps today to celebrate his 80th birthday.  
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (R) shakes hands with musician Bono during the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 24, 2008 in New York City. President Clinton is hosting the fourth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a gathering of politicians celebrities, philanthropists and business leaders grouped together to discuss pressing global issues.
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (R) shakes hands with musician Bono during the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 24, 2008 in New York City. President Clinton is hosting the fourth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a gathering of politicians celebrities, philanthropists and business leaders grouped together to discuss pressing global issues.  
Former President George H.W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter pose together in the Oval Office on January 7, 2009 at the White House in Washington, D.C. This was only the fifth time that five presidents have appeared together.
Former President George H.W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama, President George W. Bush, and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter pose together in the Oval Office on January 7, 2009 at the White House in Washington, D.C. This was only the fifth time that five presidents have appeared together.   
Former United States Presidents George W. Bush and George Bush Sr. are seen on the field prior to Game Four of the 2010 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark on Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.
Former United States Presidents George W. Bush and George Bush Sr. are seen on the field prior to Game Four of the 2010 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark on Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.   
(L - R) U.S. President Barack Obama shares a moment with former President George H.W. Bush during the 2010 Medal of Freedom presentation ceremony at the East Room of the White House February 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal, the highest honor awarded to civilians, to twelve pioneers in sports, labor, politics and arts.
(L - R) U.S. President Barack Obama shares a moment with former President George H.W. Bush during the 2010 Medal of Freedom presentation ceremony at the East Room of the White House February 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama presented the medal, the highest honor awarded to civilians, to twelve pioneers in sports, labor, politics and arts. 
Former President George H.W. Bush on hand on Salute To Service day before the Houston Texans play the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on November 4, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
Former President George H.W. Bush on hand on Salute To Service day before the Houston Texans play the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on November 4, 2012 in Houston, Texas.  
(L-R) Matt Jones of Australia and Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush poses with the trophy after defeating Matt Kuchar of the United States in the first hole of the playoff in the final round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston on April 6, 2014 in Humble, Texas.
(L-R) Matt Jones of Australia and Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush poses with the trophy after defeating Matt Kuchar of the United States in the first hole of the playoff in the final round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston on April 6, 2014 in Humble, Texas.