Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Congressman And Failed Senate Campaigns
In 1964, Bush ventured into conventional politics by running against Texas' Democratic Senator Ralph Yarborough, making an issue of Yarbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1970s Appointive Offices
After the 1970 election loss, President Richard Nixon appointed Bush to United States Ambassador to the United Nations, at which he serve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1970s Appointive Offices
After the 1970 election loss, President Richard Nixon appointed Bush to United States Ambassador to the United Nations, at which he serve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clarence Thomas: Encyclopedia Ii - Clarence Thomas - Appointment
On July 8, 1991 President George H. W. Bush nominated Thomas to replace Thurgood Marshall who had recently announced his retirement.[1] M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Clinton: Encyclopedia Ii - Bill Clinton - Presidency
Bill Clinton - Presidential campaign. Clinton's first foray into national politics occurred when he was enlisted to speak at the 1988 D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Clinton: Encyclopedia Ii - Bill Clinton - Presidency
Bill Clinton - Presidential campaign. Clinton's first foray into national politics occurred when he was enlisted to speak at the 1988 D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Clinton: Encyclopedia Ii - Bill Clinton - Presidency
Bill Clinton - Presidential campaign. Clinton's first foray into national politics occurred when he was enlisted to speak at the 1988 D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brian Mulroney: Encyclopedia Ii - Brian Mulroney - After Politics
Since leaving office, Mulroney has pursued a lucrative career as a lawyer at Ogilvy Renault and an international business consultant. His...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gerald Ford: Encyclopedia Ii - Gerald Ford - Later Elections
At the 1980 Republican National Convention, Ford was nearly nominated to return to service as Vice President under nominee Ronald Reagan....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Presidency
Foreign policy drove the Bush presidency from its first days. In his January 20, 1989 Inaugural Address upon taking the Presidency, Bush ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Presidency
Foreign policy drove the Bush presidency from its first days. In his January 20, 1989 Inaugural Address upon taking the Presidency, Bush ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Presidency
Foreign policy drove the Bush presidency from its first days. In his January 20, 1989 Inaugural Address upon taking the Presidency, Bush ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1970s Appointive Offices
After the 1970 election loss, President Richard Nixon appointed Bush to United States Ambassador to the United Nations, at which he serve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Early Life
George Herbert Walker Bush was born to Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker. His father served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and was a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Early Life
George Herbert Walker Bush was born to Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker. His father served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and was a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Early Life
George Herbert Walker Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts to Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker. His father served as a U.S. Senator fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Early Life
George Herbert Walker Bush was born to Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker. His father served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut and was a p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Postwar: Yale Family Oil Business
While at Yale, he joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and was elected President. He also captained the Yale baseball team. A left-h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Postwar: Yale Family Oil Business
While at Yale, he joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and was elected President. He also captained the Yale baseball team. A left-h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Postwar: Yale Family Oil Business
While at Yale, he joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and was elected President. He also captained the Yale baseball team. A left-h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1980 Presidential Campaign
In the 1980 presidential election, Bush ran for the office, stressing his wide range of government experience. In the contest for the Rep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Vice President
January 20, 1989 After some preliminary discussion of choosing former President Gerald Ford as his running mate, Reagan selected Bush as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1988 Presidential Campaign
In 1988, after eight years as Vice President, Bush ran for President. Though considered the early frontrunner for the nomination, Bush ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1980 Presidential Campaign
In the 1980 presidential election, Bush ran for the office, stressing his wide range of government experience. In the contest for the Rep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Vice President
January 20, 1989 After some preliminary discussion of choosing former President Gerald Ford as his running mate, Reagan selected Bush as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1988 Presidential Campaign
In 1988, after eight years as Vice President, Bush ran for President. Though considered the early frontrunner for the nomination, Bush ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1980 Presidential Campaign
In the 1980 presidential election, Bush ran for the office, stressing his wide range of government experience. In the contest for the Rep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Vice President
After some preliminary discussion of choosing former President Gerald Ford as his running mate, Reagan selected Bush as his Vice Presiden...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1988 Presidential Campaign
In 1988, after eight years as Vice President, Bush ran for President. Though considered the early frontrunner for the nomination, Bush ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1992 Failed Presidential Re-election Campaign
The tail end of the late 1980s recession, that had dogged most of Bush's term in office, was a contributing factor to his defeat in the 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Post-presidency
Since his final election campaign, Bush has largely retired from public life. The Bushes live in Houston and their summer home in Kennebu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Post-presidency
Since his final election campaign, Bush has largely retired from public life. The Bushes live in Houston and their summer home in Kennebu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Congressman And Failed Senate Campaigns
In 1964, Bush ventured into conventional politics by running against Texas' Democratic Senator Ralph Yarborough, making an issue of Yarbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1992 Failed Presidential Re-election Campaign
The tail end of the late 1980s recession, that had dogged most of Bush's term in office, was a contributing factor to his defeat in the 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Congressman And Failed Senate Campaigns
In 1964, Bush ventured into conventional politics by running against Texas' Democratic Senator Ralph Yarborough, making an issue of Yarbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - 1992 Re-election Campaign
The tail end of the late 1980s recession, that had dogged most of Bush's term in office, was a contributing factor to his defeat in the 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - Post-presidency
Since his final election campaign, Bush has largely retired from public life. The Bushes live in Houston and their summer home in Kennebu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - World War Ii: Decorated Naval Aviator
After graduating from Phillips Academy in June, 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday to become an aviator. After completing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - World War Ii: Decorated Naval Aviator
After graduating from Phillips Academy in June, 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday to become an aviator. After completing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George H. W. Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - George H. W. Bush - World War Ii: Decorated Naval Aviator
After graduating from Phillips Academy in June, 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday to become an aviator. After completing...   » Read the article