answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Poppy was a nick name given to G. H. Bush in regards to his families connection to a multibillion dollar heroin trade with Afghanistan.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Because his father had the same name

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why was george h w Bush's nickname poppy?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which president had the nickname Poppy?

George H W Bush was nicknamed Poppy.


Which us preisdent was given the nickname poppy?

George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, was given the nickname Poppy. This nickname was given to him after his son, 43rd US president George W. Bush, took office so that the two could be distinguished from one another.


Who are George H W Bush best friends?

A 10 year old passerby called Emily Haverty. Wait...


What did george h bush do as a child?

he was born on June 12 1924, in Milton Massachusetts his family moved to suburb in New York City where he was raised, George H W bush nickname is Poppy LOL :) funny *********************************************************** bye-bye PS tht wuzz funny like yo ugly face serve lol


Is George Bush a despot?

No. While both George Bushs started wars of aggression, neither held absolute power. Further, George H W Bush was limited to a single term as president, being ousted in the next election.


What was george H W bushs erm of office?

George H.W. Bush served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993.


Why was George H. W. bush nickenamed poppy?

George was named after his grandfather, George Herbert Walker. Since George's mother called Grandfather Walker `` Pop, '' she began calling her son, his namesake, `` little Pop, '' or `` Poppy. '' Hence, Poppy Bush is the name the President's family friends have called him since his youth.


What is the nickname of hydrogen?

Nickname? Well the symbol is H, if that is what you're looking for. :)


What has the author George H H Lamb written?

George H. Lamb has written: 'The Unwritten History of Braddock's Field, Pennsylvania'


What has the author H Stewart Beers written?

H. Stewart Beers has written: 'Poppy venom' -- subject(s): Accessible book


Does hydrogen have a nickname?

Yes,its symbol is H


What has the author George H Dowkontt written?

George H. Dowkontt has written: 'The \\'