george herbert walker bush “herby”
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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George Herbert Walker Bush“Herby”
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George H. W. Bush (1989 – 1993)
Republican
• Born Milton, Massachusetts
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World War II58 Combat Missions
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Bush Library
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Yale Degree -Economics (2 ½ years)
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Co-Founder of Bush-Overbey Oil Company
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Served 2 terms in
the US House of
Representatives
(1967 – 1971)
Lost bid for Senate
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United Nations Ambassador – under Nixon
(1971 – 1973)
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Chairman of the Republican Party(1973 - 1974)
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Chief Liaison to People’s Republic of China
(1974 – 1975)
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Director of Central Intelligence Agency
(1976 – 1977)
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Vice-President (1981 - 1989)
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1988 Republican Convention
“A kinder, gentler nation”
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“Read my lips: No new taxes”
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Elections 1988
• Did not promise an era of great change
• Vowed to maintain the status quo and preserve the legacy of his predecessor
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Approval Rating
2nd Highest Ever
89%(March 1991)
5th Lowest Ever
29%(August 1992)
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Herby Fun Facts
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First US President with2 middle names.
•Herbert
•Walker
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2nd Father-Son Presidential Combo
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CIA Headquarters renamed George Bush Center for Intelligence (1999)
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Stepping stone to the Presidency?
• First serving Vice-President to be elected
since
Martin Van Buren (1836)
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Herby and Horseshoes
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“I’m the
President of
the United
States and
I’m not going
to eat any
broccoli.”
What food was banned in the White House?
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New BFFs
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Future Gravesite
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Herby 85th Birthday (06/12/09)