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George Herbert Walker Bush “Herby”

George Herbert Walker Bush “Herby”. George H. W. Bush (1989 – 1993) Republican. Born Milton, Massachusetts. World War II 58 Combat Missions. Bush Library. Yale Degree -Economics (2 ½ years). Co-Founder of Bush-Overbey Oil Company. Served 2 terms in the US House of Representatives

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George Herbert Walker Bush “Herby”

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  1. George Herbert Walker Bush“Herby”

  2. George H. W. Bush (1989 – 1993) Republican • Born Milton, Massachusetts

  3. World War II58 Combat Missions

  4. Bush Library

  5. Yale Degree -Economics (2 ½ years)

  6. Co-Founder of Bush-Overbey Oil Company

  7. Served 2 terms in the US House of Representatives (1967 – 1971) Lost bid for Senate

  8. United Nations Ambassador – under Nixon (1971 – 1973)

  9. Chairman of the Republican Party(1973 - 1974)

  10. Chief Liaison to People’s Republic of China(1974 – 1975)

  11. Director of Central Intelligence Agency(1976 – 1977)

  12. Vice-President (1981 - 1989)

  13. 1988 Republican Convention “A kinder, gentler nation”

  14. “Read my lips: No new taxes”

  15. Elections 1988 • Did not promise an era of great change • Vowed to maintain the status quo and preserve the legacy of his predecessor

  16. Approval Rating 2nd Highest Ever 89% (March 1991) 5th Lowest Ever 29% (August 1992)

  17. Herby Fun Facts

  18. First US President with2 middle names. • Herbert • Walker

  19. 2nd Father-Son Presidential Combo

  20. CIA Headquarters renamed George Bush Center for Intelligence (1999)

  21. Stepping stone to the Presidency? • First serving Vice-President to be elected since Martin Van Buren (1836)

  22. Herby and Horseshoes

  23. What food was banned in the White House? “I’m the President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any broccoli.”

  24. New BFFs

  25. Future Gravesite

  26. Herby 85th Birthday (06/12/09)

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