George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. His father was Prescott Sheldon Bush (later a U.S. Senator) and his mother was Dorothy Walker Bush. He graduated from Yale University and served as our nation’s 41^st President from January 20, 1989 to January 20, 1993.

     George H. W. Bush was a Texas oilman. He served with distinction as the youngest pilot in the U.S. Navy in World War II. His plane was shot down in combat over the Pacific Ocean. He was rescued from the waters by a U.S. Navy submarine and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery. After a successful career in business, Mr. Bush was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He also served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Chief U.S. Liaison Officer to China, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and U.S. Vice-President under Ronald Reagan. In 1990, Iraqi Dictator, Saddam Hussein sent troops to invade U.S. ally, Kuwait. President Bush was quick to respond. He put together a large alliance of nations. The U.S. led allied forces completely overwhelmed the Iraqi army and expelled them from Kuwait. Mr. Bush’s popularity soared, but two short years later, after a mild downturn in the domestic economy, he was defeated in his bid for re-election to a second term of office.