George H. W. Bush

ModernPoliticianUnited States1924 — ?

41st US president who led the Gulf War coalition.

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Quick Facts

Born

1924

Country

United States

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score57.2

George H. W. Bush — Complete Timeline

1988 AD

Election as President of the United StatesPolitical Action◆ Major

Bush defeated Michael Dukakis in the presidential election, becoming the 41st president. He campaigned on a continuation of Reagan's policies, promising a 'kinder, gentler nation' and a foreign policy focused on the post-Cold War world.

ElectionPresidencyRepublican Party

Impact: global

1990 AD

Gulf War Coalition LeadershipWar

Bush built an international coalition of 35 nations to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait after Iraq's invasion. Operation Desert Storm began with an air campaign followed by a ground assault, successfully liberating Kuwait in February 1991.

Gulf WarCoalitionKuwait

Impact: global

Signing of the Americans with Disabilities ActReform◆ Major

Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, and transportation. The law was a landmark civil rights achievement.

Civil RightsDisabilitiesLegislation

Impact: nationalprogressive