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George H. W. Bush
41st President of the United States. President Bush served from 1989-1993.
434 Questions
How was the economy when Bill Clinton served as President?
During Bill Clinton's terms in office, the economy was fine. There were no major events occurring that directly involved the US and so President W Clinton was permitted the rare opportunity to get the nation 'in order.' Some writers (not historians, yet...it's still too early) have written that Clinton's terms were relatively quiet, which gave him the opportunity to consolidate previous president's economic initiatives and build a surplus in the US Government's budget.
What accomplishments did George W. Bush do?
He ended the reign of Saddam Hussein, donated a substantial amount of money to Africa, Sufficiently cut taxes, and kept us safe from any terrorist attacks post 9/11, which was master planned during President Clinton's reign.
What basketball team did George H.W Bush play on?
He was manager of the basketball team at Philips Academy where he went to prep school. I do not think he played competitive basketball. He was quite good at baseball and played on the Yale University team.
Did George w bush's mother have a job?
Her name was Dorothy Walker Bush. The family was wealthy so she did not have to work. She wrote a newspaper column about being a senator's wife. She was a very good athlete, especially good at tennis.
What vetoes did George H. W. Bush make?
George H. W. Bush made 44 vetoes total (including pocket vetoes). Rather than list them all here, see the Related Links section below for a link to a list of them.
What is a historical event that occurred durning George HW Bush's term?
one world historical event is that he tarded in the toilet wile eatin his lunch
When does president bush's term end?
new elect president is voted in Nov 2008, but the last day of president bush's term is 20th January 2009.
When did George W. Bush pass the patriot act?
George Bush did not pass the anti-terrorist act. He passed the Patriot act which was passed September 13th 2001
Does George H.W. Bush have a son?
George H.W. Bush had one son who became president, namely George W. Bush.
Where was george hw bush lived?
The white house (haha) but now he lives somewhere in Texas
yah haha very funny now he lives in austin tx,
What made it impossible for George H. W. Bush to keep his promise not to raise taxes?
As you probably know, the president can not raise taxes- only Congress can do that.
However, Bush did approve a tax increase because the government needed more money in order to pay its bills, and Bush decided the tax increase was better for the country than the alternatives of cuttng needed programs or increasing the national debt by borrowing more money.
Who were George W Bush's Cabinet Members in his first term as president?
Secretary of State-Gen. Colin L. Powell
Secretary of the Treasury-Paul H. O'Neill, John Snow
Secretary of Defense-Donald H. Rumsfeld
Attorney General-John Ashcroft
Secretary of the Interior-Gale A. Norton
Secretary of Agriculture-Ann M. Veneman
Secretary of Commerce-Donald L. Evans
Secretary of Labor-Elaine L. Chao
Secretary of Health and Human Services-Tommy G. Thompson
Secretary of Homeland Security-Tom Ridge
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development-Melquiades R. Martinez
Secretary of Transportation-Norman Y. Mineta
Secretary of Energy-Spencer Abraham
Secretary of Education-Roderick R. Paige
Secretary of Veterans Affairs-Anthony Principi
Who are the parents of George H. W. Bush?
Harold Welch, a home builder, and Jenna Hawkins Welch, who served as bookkeeper for her husband's business
Read more: Laura Bush Biography - life, family, childhood, children, parents, history, wife, school, mother, information, born, college, siblings, husband, marriage, time http://www.notablebiographies.com/Br-Ca/Bush-Laura.html#ixzz0dGLfGkAO
How many plane crashes did George HW Bush Survive?
George HW Bush survived four plane crashes. He was a naval aviator in WWII. He became a naval aviator three days before turning 19, which made him the youngest naval aviator back then.
What did George Bush mean by new world order?
The NWO is a hilarious myth created by people who are distrustful of the government and believe there is someone out to get them.
Who was President George W Bush's presidential predecessor?
Bill Clinton, who served as U.S. president from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001.
What vegetable was banned from the white house and air force one by president George H. W. Bush?
''I do not like broccoli,'' the President said, responding to queries about a broccoli ban he has imposed aboard Air Force One and the White House. ''I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States, and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!''
Who was the president that followed George Bush?
Bill Clinton, the 42nd US President defeated George H. Bush in the Presidential election of 1992. He served 2 terms from 1993 to 2001, and was followed by the 43rd President, George W. Bush, son of George H. Bush.
Who was defeated by George Bush?
George H.W. Bush defeated democrat Michael Dukakis in the 1988 presidential election.
George W. Bush defeated democratic Vice-President Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election, and democrat John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
What were George W Bush's greatest contributions to society?
He started the war in Iraq. Deregulated the financial industry causing a crisis in the financial markets. Had the housing bubble burst during his term.
When George H. W. Bush ran for president in 1988 who was his opponent?
Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts.
What was Bill Clinton's age when he was president?
Bill Clinton took office at on January 20, 1993 as the 42nd President of the United States.
He was born on August 19, 1946.
