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Inaugural Address: George H.W. Bush (2:16)

Excerpts from George Herbert Walker Bush's inaugural address on Friday, January 20, 1989.

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  • Inaugural Address: George H.W. Bush
    Inaugural Address: George H.W. Bush

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    Excerpts from George Herbert Walker Bush's inaugural address on Friday, January 20, 1989.

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  • Bushes on Ruthless Politics
    Bushes on Ruthless Politics

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    So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush gives us an insight into ruthless politics.

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  • White House: Deconstructed
    White House: Deconstructed

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    It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

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  • Presidential Fun Facts
    Presidential Fun Facts

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    The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?

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  • So You Want to be President: "I can do it"
    So You Want to be President: "I can do it"

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    So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush tells us about his can-do attitude.

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  • So You Want to be President: Bragging
    So You Want to be President: Bragging

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    So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush tells us a little bit about feeling like youre the best.

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  • So You Want to be President: Losing the White House
    So You Want to be President: Losing the White House

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    So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush talks about losing the White House.

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  • So You Want to be President: Self confidence
    So You Want to be President: Self confidence

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    So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush tells us a little bit about self confidence.

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  • So You Want to be President: Service and patriotism
    So You Want to be President: Service and patriotism

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    So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush gives us an insight into service and patriotism

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  • Bush and the Moonies
    Bush and the Moonies

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    Mary Matalin, Deputy Campaign Manager to George Bush's 1992 Campaign tells the story of the unexpected welcome Bush received from some locals along the campaign trail.

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  • Presidents Who Served
    Presidents Who Served

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    Military service helped build character for Presidents George Bush and Henry Ford.

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Speeches & Audio (3)

  • George H. W. Bush Refuses More Debates
    George H. W. Bush Refuses More Debates

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    As the 1988 presidential campaign got underway, a debate over debates emerged, with Gov. Michael Dukakis' camp pushing for three and four and Vice President George H. W. Bush standing his ground at two. In an address to the American people, Bush tries to bring the matter to a close.

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  • George H. W. Bush Announces Start of Persian Gulf War
    George H. W. Bush Announces Start of Persian Gulf War

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    On the evening of January 16,1991, President George H. W. Bush addresses the nation to discuss the launch of Operation Desert Storm.

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  • George H. W. Bush Addresses U.S. Troops in Somalia
    George H. W. Bush Addresses U.S. Troops in Somalia

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    In an effort to provide humanitarian aid to Somalia, President George H.W. Bush ordered 30,000 U.S. troops into the East African country on December 4,1992. In a speech to the troops on the mission, President Bush assures them that an end is in sight.

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