In honor of the death of Former President George H. W. Bush, President Donald J. Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as a national day of mourning.
George H. W. Bush and His Wife Barbara Bush (above)
41st U.S. President
Description
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Prior to assuming the presidency, Bush served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Born: June 12, 1924, Milton, MA
Died: November 30, 2018, Houston, TX
Vice president: Dan Quayle (1989–1993)
Presidential term: January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993
Years of service: 1942–1945
