George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. He was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. Before becoming president, he had a long career in public service, including roles as a World War II Navy pilot, U.S. Congressman, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, and Vice President under Ronald Reagan.

As president, Bush is known for his leadership during the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the Gulf War in 1991, when the U.S. led a coalition to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. Domestically, he faced economic challenges and signed important legislation on clean air and Americans with disabilities.

Bush lost his bid for re-election in 1992 to Bill Clinton. After leaving office, he remained active in public life and worked on humanitarian efforts, often partnering with his former rival, Clinton. George H. W. Bush died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94.