Dec 01 Trump scraps news conference 'out of respect' for Bushes By Associated Press President Donald Trump is cancelling a planned news conference at the Group of 20 summit in Argentina Saturday, “out of respect for the Bush Family” after death of former President George H.W. Bush. Continue reading
Dec 01 1991 Gulf War looms large over Bush's Mideast legacy By Hussain Al-Qatari, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press With Bush’s death , his legacy across the Middle East takes root in that 100-hour ground war that routed Iraqi forces.That war gave birth to the network of military bases America now operates across the Persian Gulf. Continue reading
Dec 01 Presidents, others praise former President George H.W. Bush By Associated Press He “was a man of the highest character. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41′s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad.” — Former President George W. Bush… Continue reading
Dec 01 George H.W. Bush, nation's 41st president and WWII veteran, dies at 94 By Morgan Till, Sam Lane George Herbert Walker Bush, a World War II veteran who led an international coalition through the Gulf War during his time as the 41st president, and whose son's presidency furthered the family's political dynasty, died Friday. He was 94. Continue reading
Jun 12 George H.W. Bush becomes 1st former U.S. president to turn 94 By Associated Press Bush became the oldest U.S. president months ago and is the first to celebrate a 94th birthday, said spokesman Jim McGrath. Continue reading
May 27 George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Maine By Associated Press A spokesman for the former president says the 93-year-old has been hospitalized for low blood pressure and fatigue. Continue reading
Apr 30 George H.W. Bush to remain in hospital, spokesman says By Associated Press A family spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush will remain hospitalized "to continue regaining strength" as he recovers from an infection requiring his hospitalization a day after his wife's funeral. Continue reading
Apr 23 George H.W. Bush hospitalized with infection, spokesman says By Associated Press The 93-year-old Bush is "responding to treatments and appears to be recovering." He was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist Hospital after an infection spread to his blood, McGrath said. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 6:29 Nation remembers Barbara Bush in a celebration of her life By PBS News Hour Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Houston to remember former first lady Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday at the age of 92. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush gave the eulogy for his mother in a service that celebrated her compassion,… Continue watching
Apr 20 Mourners line up to pay final respects to Barbara Bush By Juan A. Lozano, John L. Mone, Associated Press Many women waiting in line wore blue, Barbara Bush's favorite color, and pearls, her go-to neckwear jewelry. Continue reading