George H. Bush
Born 1920's.
GEORGE H.W. BUSH was the President of the United States from 1989-1993.
He was born in Milton, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1924.
On his 18th birthday he enlisted in the armed forces. He was the youngest pilot in the Navy when he received his wings, he flew 58 combat missions during World War II. On a mission over the Pacific 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.
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.
He attended Yale University and excelled at studies and sports.
He served two terms as a Representative to Congress from Texas. Then he was appointed to a series of high-level positions: Ambassador to the United Nations, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Chief of the U. S. Liaison Office in the People's Republic of China, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He was chosen as the Vice President by Ronald Reagan.
In 1988 Bush won the Republican nomination for President. He was elected in 1989 and served until 1993.
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