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George H. W. Bush
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George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States, with his wife, Barbara Pierce Bush. Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts. He was a Navy pilot, flying 58 combat missions during World War II. Later, Bush served two terms as a Representive from Texas in the U.S. Congress and then ran unsuccessfully for the Senate. Subsequently, he was appointed Ambassador to the United Nations, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to China, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Failing in his bid to win the Republican presidential nomination in 1980, Bush ran as Ronald Reagan's vice presidential candidate. They were elected. Bush won the Presidency in the 1988 election, but failed to win reelection in 1992.
September 1990
Publication Information
| Date Created | September 1990 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | NF Bush, George H. W. |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W0138JC
WHi 27959
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Presidential Political Campaign Emphemera
circa 1990-1999
A folded pamphlet for George H.W. Bush for President, requesting support for the campaign through either a financial contribution or volunteering time.
Presidential Political Campaign Emphemera
circa 1990-1999
A blue bumper sticker with white text and a red underline that reads: "George Bush for President" cut and attached onto a white folder. (George H.W. Bush).
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A head and shoulders portrait of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States, 1889-1893. Harrison was born on August 20, 1833, on a farm near the Ohio River in North Bend, Ohio and ...
Presidential Political Campaign Emphemera
circa 1990-1999
A portrait of President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush.
Presidential Political Campaign Emphemera
A blue sign with white text and red stripes that reads: "George Bush For President." (George H.W. Bush).
