What Does it Take to be a Great President?
By: Ram Bhaskar, Ravi Nori, Tom Weiner
Where I Live(ed):
First in Massachusettes, then Western Texas
Blog: http://iamediacenter.blogspot.com
Website: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
About Me:
George Herbert Walker Bush belongs to a political dynasty; he sits in the middle of three generations of politicians, including his father Prescott, a senator from Connecticut; his son Jeb, former governor of Florida; and his son, George Walker, the 43rd President of the United States..
Date of Birth:
June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusettes
Date of Death:
Still Living :)
Nicknames:
"Poppy," "Bush 41"
Sex:
Male
Political Views:
I support the Republican party
Religious Views:
Episcopalian
Years Served as President:
January 20, 1989 - January 20, 1993
Status:
Married to Barbara Pierce Bush
Children:
George Walker Bush (born 1946), Pauline Robinson Bush ("Robin", 1949–1953, died of leukemia), John Ellis "Jeb" Bush (born 1953), Neil Mallon Bush (born 1955), Marvin Bush (born 1956), and Dorothy Bush Koch (born 1959)
Looking for:
Friendship
Occupations:
President
Vice President
House of Representatives Member
US Ambassador for the UN
Director of Central Intelligence
Buisnessman(Oil)
Interests/Hobbies:
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He was also an energetic and competitive sportsman throughout his life, and he continued that tradition as President. He often went running in Washington, D.C., and played golf and tennis in Maine. He always enjoyed a game of horseshoes and had courts built at both the White House and Camp David.
Education:
Favorite Books:
Looking Forward (1987); A World Transformed (1998); Heartbeat (2001)
Favorite Movies:
N/A
Favorite Music:
N/A
Friends:
Sports:
During my stint as president, the political, social and economic factors and challenges that I had to deal with (at home) included:
Political
- Congress was manipulated by Democrats
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Many still think it is against the beliefs of Reagan.
Social
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homelessness
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drug addiction
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Saving the Environment
Economic
- crime
- I promised not to raise taxes.
- Federal Budget problems were raised.
During my stint as president, the political, social and economic factors and challenges that I had to deal with (abroad) included:
Political
- He had many foreign connections
- ambassador to the United Nations, U.S. envoy to China, director of Central Intelligence, and Vice President.
Social
Economic
- Economy was collapsing after Vietnam War
- Had problems with trade
Looking back at my presidential career, I had to wear several "hats." Wearing these different "hats," these were my most significant achievements and failures:
Commander-in-Chief
+ : Invasion of Panama
+ : Operation Desert Storm took down Iraq army in less than a month
Chief Executive
+ : Assisted in CIA as Director of Central Intelligence
Chief Diplomat
+ : Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty - ended Soviet weapon build-up
- : was not able to convince Saddam Hussein to sign peace treaty
Ceremonial Head of State
+ : completed foreign ceremonial duties as Vice-President
Manager of the Economy
+ : Leader in the oil business
- : Large budget deficit and loan/savings crisis
- : Economy was collapsing after Vietnam War
Party Leader
+ : Republican National Committee chairman
+ : Republican seat in the House of Representatives
National Leader
+ : 88% approval rate
Favorite Quote
"Read my lips. No... new... taxes." - George Bush
Positive Political Cartoon
Negative Political Cartoon
Works Cited:
"Bush, George Herbert Walker." Encyclopedia Americana. 2006. Scholastic Library Publishing INC. 23 May 2008 <http://ap.grolier.com/article?assetid=0068080-00>.
Baliles, Gerald. "George Herbert Walker Bush (1924-)." Miller Center of Public Affairs. 1 Jan 2008. University of Virginia. 23 May 2008 <http://millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/bush>.
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