George Herbert Walker Bush

Born:

June 12, 1924, Milton, Massachusetts, USA

Died:

November 30, 2018, Houston, Texas, USA

Nationality:

American

Profession(s):

Politician, Businessman, Naval Aviator

Early Life and Education

• Born into a politically active family; son of Senator Prescott Bush.
• Attended Phillips Academy, Andover.
• Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday.
• Served as a naval aviator during World War II.
• Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University with a degree in economics in 1948.

Career and Major Achievements

• Established Zapata Petroleum Corporation in 1953.
• Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1966, representing Texas.
• Served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971-1973).
• Served as Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) (1976-1977).
• Elected Vice President of the United States under President Ronald Reagan (1981-1989).
• Elected 41st President of the United States (1989-1993).
• Oversaw the end of the Cold War.
• Led the international coalition against Iraq in the Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm).
• Signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990.

Notable Works

• Looking Forward (with Victor Gold, 1987)
• All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings (1999)
• Decision Points (2010) - memoirs by his son, George W. Bush, which includes information about his father.

Legacy and Impact

George H.W. Bush is remembered for his pragmatic leadership during a period of significant global change, particularly his role in ending the Cold War and his success in forging international coalitions. A "George Bush 41 biography book" often explores these key aspects of his career and examines his impact on both domestic and foreign policy.

Awards and Recognition

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