The 41st President of the United States
Name: George H. W. Bush
Number of terms he served: One
Year he took office: 1989
Birth Date: June 12th, 1924
Age when he took office: 63
State of Birth: Milton, Massachusetts
Vice President: J. Danforth Quayle
What Party was he from: Republican
What was his major contribution while in office:
Bush wanted to solve a problem for the U.S., a social problem. He used “thousand points of life” to inspire Americans to reach out to those in need. In 1990 the Thousand Points of Life was a non-profit organization to encourage American citizens to volunteer to help others. This organization was recognized by many people and it soon became a great organization for a great cause.
What did he do after he left office:
Bush and his wife retired and built a retirement home in the West Oaks community, they stayed with a friend in the Tanglewood community while it was being built. In 1993 Bush became one of three presidents to be awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. From 1993 to 1999 he was a chairman to the board of trustees of the Eisenhower Fellowship. And then from 2007 to 2009 he was a chairman of the National Constitution Center. In 2001 Bush’s eldest son, also named George Bush, became the 43rd president for two terms. George H.W. Bush is still alive today.
Did he have a nickname:
Yes, Poppy
Was he married:
Yes, Barbra Peirce
Did he have children:
Yes, five