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{{Infobox US president
| name = George H. W. Bush
| image = George_H_W_Bush.jpg
| caption = Official portrait of George H. W. Bush
| order = 41st
| term_start = January 20, 1989
| term_end = January 20, 1993
| vicepresident = [[Dan Quayle]]
| predecessor = [[Ronald Reagan]]
| successor = [[Bill Clinton]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1924|6|12}}  
| birth_place = Milton, Massachusetts, United States
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2018|11|30|1924|6|12}}
| death_place = Houston, Texas, United States
| political_party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| spouse = [[Barbara Bush]] (m. 1945–2018)
| children = George W., Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Dorothy, Robin (deceased)
| profession = Diplomat, politician, businessman, naval aviator
| alma_mater = Yale University
| signature = George_H_W_Bush_Signature.svg
}}
'''George Herbert Walker Bush''' (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the '''41st President of the United States''' from 1989 to 1993. He also served as Vice President under [[Ronald Reagan]] and held numerous public offices before ascending to the presidency.

== Early Life and Military Service ==
* Born in Massachusetts and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut
* Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday and became one of the youngest naval aviators during [[World War II]]
* Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in combat

== Education and Career ==
* Graduated from [[Yale University]] with a degree in economics
* Moved to Texas and entered the oil business, becoming a successful businessman

== Political Career ==
* U.S. Representative from Texas (1967–1971)
* Served as:
  - Ambassador to the United Nations
  - Chairman of the Republican National Committee
  - Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China
  - Director of the CIA (1976–1977)
* Elected Vice President under [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981–1989)
* Elected President in 1988, defeating [[Michael Dukakis]]

== Presidency (1989–1993) ==
* Oversaw the peaceful end of the **Cold War**
* Led a successful coalition in the **Gulf War** (1990–1991) to repel Iraqi forces from Kuwait
* Signed the **Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990**
* Faced a sluggish economy and tax controversy after pledging “no new taxes”
* Lost re-election in 1992 to [[Bill Clinton]]

== Post-Presidency ==
* Retired from politics but remained active in public service
* Worked with former rival Bill Clinton on humanitarian efforts
* Witnessed the presidency of his son, [[George W. Bush]], from 2001 to 2009

== Personal Life ==
* Married [[Barbara Bush]] for 73 years until her death in 2018
* Father of six children, including [[George W. Bush]] and [[Jeb Bush]]
* Known for his modesty, diplomacy, and lifetime of public service

== Death and Legacy ==
* Died on November 30, 2018, at age 94
* Remembered for his foreign policy leadership, integrity, and commitment to public duty
* Buried at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas

== See Also ==
* [[George W. Bush]]
* [[Bill Clinton]]
* [[Gulf War]]
* [[Americans with Disabilities Act]]
* [[Ronald Reagan]]
* [[Presidency of George H. W. Bush]]