George Herbert Walker Bush was born June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross and Navy Air Medal with two gold stars. After the war, he attended Yale University, graduating in 1948 with a degree in economics,
and subsequently relocated to Texas with his wife Barbara and their eldest son George Walker.
Bush enjoyed a long public service career. He was a Member of Congress, Ambassador to the United Nations, and the Director of Central Intelligence
before serving as Vice President from 1981 – 1989 and President from 1989 – 1993.
Highlights of his term as President include:
After leaving office, the former President continued his commitment to service
and helped raise hundreds of millions of dollars for charity and other causes.
George H. W. Bush died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94.