George H. W. Bush

41st President

•  Born -June 12, 1924

•  Birthplace – Milton, Massachussetts

•  Vice President – J. Danforth Quayle

•  First Lady –Barbara Pierce Bush

•  Republican

•  Term - 1989-1993

•  Children - George, Robin, John, Neil, Marvin, Dorothy

•  Nickname – Poppy

•  Famous Quote - "Read my lips: No New Taxes!"

•  Pets - Millie - Springer Spaniel, Ranger - one of Millie's puppies

•  He was a WWII fighter pilot at age 19 in the US Navy.

•  He survived four plane crashes.

•  He named his bomber plane, "Barbara" after

•  He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery.

•  He hated broccoli. He said "I'm the President of the United State and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli". That made many broccoli growers upset, so they sent him truckloads of broccoli.

•  The Cold War ended during his presidency.

•  Desert Storm began during his presidency.

•  President Nixon named him Ambassador to the United Nations.

•  President Ford named him official US Representative to China.

•  President Ford also named him Director of th CIA.

•  The H.W. stands for Herbert Walker.

•  His daughter Robin, died at age three of leukemia.

•  He and his son George W. Bush are the second father son combo to be President.