bush, george

Follows the life of George H.W. Bush from his childhood in Connecticut through his term as the forty-first president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Bush, and other reference materials.

Describes former President George Bush's life, presidency, family, and presidential library, which is located in College Station, Texas.

Explores how the Bush family used all its resources to create a political dynasty that has used the White House to further its family and ideological agenda, revealing how four generations of the family have ascended the ladder of national power since World War I.

Examines the childhood, education, employment, and political career of the forty-first president.

Barbara Bush draws from her personal diaries to chronicle the eight years between the end of her husband's presidency, and her son's inauguration.

Explores the life of the forty-first president, including his service in the Navy, his years in politics, and his impact on United States history.

Profiles Reagan's record in politics and provides capsule records of the careers of his various appointees.

Explores how the shadow of the Cold War still hangs over American foreign policy and discusses how domestic politics have determined the United States' role as a world power.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide a comprehensive overview of George H. W. Bush's presidency, profiling key members of his administration and examining crucial events, policies, and issues of the era. Includes a chronology and a selection of primary documents.