He started out as a Texas Congressman and later, Senator. However, he had not been a member of Congress for almost 20 years when he became President. Prior to his presidency, he had been Ronald Reagan's Vice-President for 8 years.
He is from Texas
When first elected as president George W. Bush was the Governor of Texas.
George H. Walker Bush was Elected President of the U.S. in 1998
George H. W. Bush
George H.W Bush was 56 when he was elected.
George H. W. Bush was elected a Congressman from Texas in the 1960's.
George H. W. Bush was elected president of the United States in 1989. His son, George W. Bush, was later elected president in 2001.
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President George H. W. Bush
In 1964, Bush won the Republican Nomination for U.S. Senator from Texas.In 1966 and 1968, Bush was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives by the 7th Congressional District of Texas.In 1970, Bush won the Republican Nomination for U.S. Senator from Texas.In 1980 and 1984, Bush was elected Vice President of the United States.In 1988, Bush was elected President of the United States.In 1992, Bush won the Republican Nomination for President of the United States.
His home state is Texas.
When George H. W. Bush was elected President, he himself was the Vice President. The first time George W. Bush was elected President, the Vice President was his main opponent, Al Gore. The second time he was elected, the Vice President was his running mate, Dick Cheney.
His father, George H. W. Bush was a Republican before George W. Bush. Democrat Bill Clinton was the President between the two Bushes.