Today in History: George H.W. Bush
Today in History–January 6–the Library of Congress features George Herbert Walker Bush who married Barbara Pierce on this date in 1945 while on leave from active U.S. navy duty in World War II. Bush entered politics after a career in the Texas oil industry. He served in the House of Representatives in the 1960s and in the 1970s his political appointments included U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Learn more by reviewing the Today in History section, then click the links below for related primary sources.
George Bush inauguration primary source set January 20, 1989
Foreign Affairs oral histories mentioning George Bush
“George H. W. Bush Gesturing with Six Hands” byRichard Thompson between 1985 and 1990 (curator’s note: scroll to find)
Political cartoons by Herb Block
- “The sorcerer’s apprentice” October 7, 1990 (curator’s note: scroll to find)
- “I was out of the loop” October 4, 1992 (curator’s note: scroll to find)
Political cartoons by Pat Oliphant
- “Watch my lips—I’m gonna be the environment president!” December 7, 1988
- “Either all our chickens came home to roost, or this is the Arkansas transition team” November 6, 1992
“Tempest” illustration by Anita Kunz ca. 1987
Notes from George Bush to Bob Hope
[Vice President] George Bush to Mrs. Danny Kaye letter, April 27, 1987
Legislation related to George Bush