George Washington’s Accomplishments The United States was a small nation when Washington took office, consisting of 11 states and approximately 4 million people, and there was no precedent for how the new president should conduct domestic or foreign business. Mindful that his actions would likely ...
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Presidency: 1989‑1993 Post‑presidency George Herbert Walker Bush (1924-2018), served as the 41st U.S. president from 1989 to 1993. He also was a two-term U.S. vice president under Ronald Reagan, from 1981 to 1989. Bush, a World War II naval aviator and Texas oil industry ex...
“My hope is that in remembering the life of George Herbert Walker Bush and in honoring his accomplishments, we will see that we are really praising what is best about our nation. The nation he dearly loved and whose values he embodied.” ...
George Bush’s Presidency Much of George Bush's attention was focused on foreign policies. Invasion of Panama(1989): Codenamed Operation Just Cause, the invasion was the result of continuing dissatisfaction with the actions of general and dictator Manuel Noriega. His side lost the election but re...
President George H.W. Bush referring to Bill Clinton and Al Gore The electorate didn't buy it. By a margin of 43 percent to 37 percent, the Democratic former governor of Arkansas — with little experience in foreign affairs — ended the presidency of the man who prevailed over Noriega, Sa...
George H.W. Bush's legacy includes Americans with Disabilities Act One of the late president's greatest accomplishments was signing into law the Americans with Disabilities act in 1990, and many people who've benefited paid their respects in Washington. ...
President George H.W. Bush led a long, successful and beautiful life. Whenever I was with him I saw his absolute joy for life and true pride in his family. His accomplishments were great from beginning to end. He was a truly wonderful man and will be missed by all!