10 photos that show former President George H.W. Bush's lifelong dedication to the US military
2 monthes ago - By Business Insider
Former President George H.W. Bush died Friday at the age of 94.
From the time he joined the military on his 18th birthday, the former president dedicated much of his life to serving his country.
Bush flew 58 combat missions as a Navy pilot during World War II and was once shot down by Japanese forces.
Throughout his political career, Bush remained committed to US service members, often visiting troops overseas during the holidays.
George H.W. Bush joined the US military on June 12, 1942 on his 18th birthday.
Eager to serve, following the attacks on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 he...
Read more ...Meet the Bush family: A guide to America's preeminent political dynasty
2 monthes ago - By Business Insider
Former President George H.W. Bush died last Friday at the age of 94.
His death comes just months after the passing of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush. She passed away in April at the age of 92 after battling COPD and congestive heart failure.
Bush was a war hero, US congressman, diplomat, CIA director, and vice president before ascending to the highest office in the land.
The Bush family remains one of the most polarizing and powerful political dynasties in American history.
Most known for putting two of its members in the Oval Office, the family has had members serve in both the...
Read more ...FINAL FAREWELL: Heartfelt goodbyes from family and friends at President George H.W. Bush funeral
2 monthes ago - By ABC
Family and friends gathered to mourn President George HW Bush in Washington.
Read more ...World leaders pay tribute to George H.W. Bush
2 monthes ago - By New York Post
The funeral of George H.W. Bush.
Read more ...George W. Bush fights back tears as he says goodbye to his father: 'The best father a son or daughter could have'
2 monthes ago - By Washington Examiner
Former President George W. Bush teared up Wednesday while finishing the eulogy for his late father, former President George H.W. Bush, as he said his parents are now together again with their daughter, Robin, who died of leukemia at age 3.
Read more ...Trump and the Clintons completely ignore each other at George HW Bush's funeral
2 monthes ago - By Business Insider
President Donald Trump did not acknowledge his 2016 opponent former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as he arrived at former President George H.W. Bush's state funeral on Wednesday.
Trump did greet former President Barack Obama, marking what is believed to be the first time they've interacted since Inauguration Day in 2017.
This was also the first time Trump and Clinton have been in the same general space since Inauguration Day.
President Donald Trump did not acknowledge his 2016 opponent former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or former President Bill Clinton as he arrived at former...
Read more ...George HW Bush funeral: World leaders attend state funeral at National Cathedral
2 monthes ago - By ABC
The state funeral for President George H.W. Bush was attended by all the former U.S. presidents and many heads of state.
Read more ...WATCH: Alan Simpson: George H.W. Bush 'never lost his humor'
2 monthes ago - By ABC News
The former senator from Wyoming first met President Bush in 1962.
Read more ...George HW Bush funeral speakers: George W Bush gives eulogy for father
2 monthes ago - By ABC
Former President George W. Bush delivered an emotional eulogy at the state funeral of his father, former President George H.W. Bush.
Read more ...The Latest: Mulroney praises Bush as strong world leader
2 monthes ago - By Miami Herald
The Latest on events honoring late former President George H.W. Bush : 12:25 p.m. Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has praised former U.S. President George H.W. Bush...
Read more ...George W. Bush Never Fails to Supply Michelle Obama With Mints at State Events
2 monthes ago - By Time
With leaders from around the world gathered in Washington on Wednesday for the state funeral of George H.W. Bush , George W. Bush was spotted once again slipping what appeared to be a mint to Michelle Obama as he walked down the aisle of the National Cathedral to pay his respects to his father.
While greeting the current and former first ladies in attendance at his father's state funeral - including President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter - George W. pulled the mint out of his pocket to...
Read more ...See the Former Presidents and World Leaders Who Gathered for George H.W. Bush's Funeral
2 monthes ago - By Time
Former U.S. presidents and leaders from around the world gathered to pay their final respects to former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday.
Bush, died at age 94 on Nov. 30 in his Houston home.
Every living former president and first lady attended the service - Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Bush's son George W. Bush and wife Laura and Barack and Michelle Obama. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania also attended, sitting next to the Obamas.
Numerous current and former world leaders also gathered to pay their respects...
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