George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. He was born in Milton, Massachusetts, and came from a prominent political family. His father, Prescott Bush, was a U.S. Senator from Connecticut.
Before becoming president, George H. W. Bush had an extensive career in public service. He graduated from Yale University and served as a Navy pilot during World War II. After the war, he ventured into the oil industry and achieved success as an entrepreneur.
Bush entered politics in the 1960s and held various government positions. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas's 7th congressional district, from 1967 to 1971. He later held important positions such as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971–1973), Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973–1974), and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (1976–1977).
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