Some people who are enjoying our prosperity have forgotten what it's for. But they diminish our triumph when they act as if wealth is an end in itsel… - George H. W. Bush

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Some people who are enjoying our prosperity have forgotten what it's for. But they diminish our triumph when they act as if wealth is an end in itself.

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About George H. W. Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st president of the United States (1989–93), and the 43rd vice president of the United States (1981–89). A Republican, he previously served as a congressman, an ambassador, and director of Central Intelligence. At 94 years he was the longest-living president and vice president, as well as the last veteran of World War II to hold the presidency. He was married to Barbara Bush, and was the father of George W. Bush. He is also the most recent U.S President who ran for office while a Vice President.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, David Valdez (Public domain / CC0)

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Birth Name: George Herbert Walker Bush
Alternative Names: George Bush Sr. GHW Bush George Bush George H.W. G.H.W. Bush GHWB George H.W.Bush George H. W Bush I George H W George Herbert Bush George H. W. H W Bush George Bush Snr. George H. Bush Vice President Bush H. W. Bush G. H. W. Bush Herbert Walker Bush George H Bush Bush Sr. G H W Bush President Bush President George H. W. Bush George H W Bush George Bush Sr H.W. Bush President George H.W. Bush Bush Senior George Bush Senior Bush 41 George H.W. Bush George W. Bush Senior George Bush, Sr.

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We're a nation of community, of thousands and tens of thousands of ethnic, religious, social, business, labor union, neighborhood, regional and other organizations, all of them varied, voluntary and unique. This is America: the Knights of Columbus, the Grange, Hadassah, the Disabled American Veterans, the Order of Ahepa, the Business and Professional Women of America, the union hall, the Bible study group, LULAC, "Holy Name" — a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.

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