Remembering George H. W. Bush - Page 2

October 26, 2024

October Fests: A potpourri of late election-year 'surprises' shake up most races, history shows

'October Surprise,' a term that entered the lexicon during the 1980 presidential sweeps, have marred most elections since that year, enveloping both Democrats and Republicans.

October 1, 2024

Happy birthday to America's first presidential centenarian

Jimmy Carter is quintessentially American in his love of God and country. He embodies the American dream, which afforded him every opportunity to find a big life beyond the city limits of Plains.

September 2, 2024

On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

Future President George H.W. Bush was shot down during World War II on this day in history, Sept. 2, 1944, while serving as a pilot off the Japanese island of Chichijima.

August 27, 2024

Over 200 former Bush, McCain, Romney staffers endorse Harris: 'The alternative ... is simply untenable'

Over 200 Republicans who previously worked for former President George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., or Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, penned an open letter Monday calling on "moderate Republicans" to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 11, 2024

Pelosi gushes about warm relationship with Bush family amid Biden turmoil

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke favorably of her long friendship with President H.W. Bush and his family during an interview with MSNBC.

July 26, 2024

On this day in history, July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signs Americans with Disabilities Act

President George H.W. Bush, on this day in history, July 26, 1990, signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), declaring comprehensive civil rights for those with disabilities.

February 20, 2024

Former President George H.W. Bush's speedboat wins $435,000 at Library benefit auction

Former President George H.W. Bush's speedboat, the "Fidelity V," was auctioned off to benefit the Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University.

July 4, 2023

July Fourth blessings on America, with lessons from the red, white and blue

As we celebrate our nation’s independence on the Fourth of July, no greater symbol more visibly displays the call to patriotism than our American flag.

November 27, 2022

'Witness to Dignity': What I experienced at Barbara Bush's bedside in her final days

'Witness to Dignity': I experienced ‘demonstrable presence of God’ at Barbara Bush's bedside in her final moments. I later told the president she was at peace.

September 10, 2022

The queen and Congress: Elizabeth II addressed Capitol Hill lawmakers in 1991

Queen Elizabeth II addressed a joint session of Congress in 1991 — the first British monarch to do so — praising the U.S. system during a critical time