Written messages sent by the President of the United States to Congress, providing an overview of the nation's condition and recommendations for legislation.

Public statements made by officials serving in the administration of the President of the United States.

Actions taken by the President of the United States to reject a proposed law passed by Congress.

Weekly addresses delivered by the President of the United States through radio and webcast on Saturdays.

George H.W. Bush is born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts to Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker Bush.

A few weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, George H.W. Bush meets Barbara Pierce at a Christmas dance.

On his eighteenth birthday, George H. W. Bush enlisted in the United States Navy.

He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served until September 1945.

He became the youngest pilot in the Navy in July 1943.

On September 2, 1944, his plane was shot down by Japanese fire, and he was rescued by a submarine a short time later.

George H. W. Bush married Barbara Pierce on January 6, 1945, in Rye, New York. They met in 1941 during the Christmas holidays at a country club dance in Greenwich.

George H. W. Bush completed an undergraduate degree in economics on an accelerated program that allowed him to graduate by 1948. He was active and involved on campus, playing baseball and eventually becoming captain of the team. He was also a member of the Skull and Bones society, an exclusive secret society on campus.

In 1950, George H. W. Bush began working in the oil industry as a salesperson for Dresser Industries in Midland, Texas.

In 1952, George H. W. Bush co-founds Zapata Petroleum, while his father, Prescott Bush, gets elected to the U.S. Senate from Connecticut.

In 1954, George H. W. Bush became president of a subsidiary, Zapata Off-Shore Company, which developed offshore drilling equipment.

In 1962, George H. W. Bush assumes the role of chairman of the Harris County Republican Committee, coinciding with his father's retirement from the Senate.

In 1964, George H. W. Bush ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas against incumbent Democratic Senator Ralph Yarborough. Despite running a hard campaign, Bush struggled against accusations of being a carpetbagger from the North and faced challenges as a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state.

In 1966, George H. W. Bush ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from Houston's Seventh district as a moderate Republican. He won the election with more than fifty percent of the vote.

In 1968, George H. W. Bush supported the Civil Rights Bill of 1968, which outlawed discrimination in housing. This was a courageous vote for a congressman from Texas.

In December 1970, President Richard Nixon nominated George H. W. Bush as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Despite criticism due to his lack of foreign policy experience, Bush was confirmed by the Senate.

In 1971, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by President Richard Nixon.

In 1973, President Nixon removed George H. W. Bush from the United Nations and appointed him as the chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) due to his reputation for respectability and integrity.

In 1974, he was appointed to be chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China by President Gerald Ford.

After returning to the United States in 1975, President Ford asked Bush to serve as the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The CIA was in need of a strong and effective leader to improve morale and reform the agency, and Bush was widely regarded as a popular director and able administrator.

In 1976, he was named Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

On May 1, 1979, George H. W. Bush announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President, marking the beginning of his campaign for the 1980 presidential election.

During the 1980 New Hampshire primary campaign, a debate incident occurred when Reagan's campaign funded a debate and invited other candidates without Bush's knowledge. Reagan's microphone was turned off, and he responded with the famous line, 'I paid for this microphone!' This incident highlighted Reagan's strength and reflected poorly on Bush.

Reagan chose Bush as his running mate, solidifying the Republican Party behind a popular ticket.

In 1981, George H. W. Bush was sworn in as the 43rd vice president of the United States.

In 1984, the Reagan-Bush ticket won the presidential election by a wide margin, securing a second term in office.

During the removal of a cancerous polyp at Bethesda Naval Hospital, George H. W. Bush, acting as president, undergoes the procedure.

The Iran-Contra affair was a political scandal during the Reagan administration, involving the selling of arms to Iran to free hostages and using the money to buy weapons for the Contras in Nicaragua. This violated U.S. policy and laws, leading to resignations of several officials.

In 1987, George H. W. Bush announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States.

On August 18, 1988, George H.W. Bush accepted the nomination at the Republican convention with the famous phrase 'Read my lips: no new taxes.'

On November 8, 1988, George H.W. Bush won the presidential election, defeating Michael Dukakis with 79% of the electoral vote and 53% of the popular vote.

On January 20, 1989, George H. W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States, marking the beginning of his presidency.

George H. W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States.

On February 6, 1989, George H. W. Bush introduced a bank bail-out plan, aiming to stabilize the financial sector during his presidency.

In the inaugural address, the President spoke about the concept of 'Thousand Points of Light' which symbolizes community organizations spread throughout the nation, emphasizing duty, sacrifice, commitment, and patriotism.

The President delivered an address to the Joint Session of Congress on Administration Goals, outlining the priorities and objectives of the administration.

On March 14, 1989, George H. W. Bush implemented a ban on semi-automatic rifles, addressing concerns about gun control and public safety.

The Bush administration, under the influence of federal drug czar William Bennett, implements a temporary ban on the importation of semi-automatic rifles, contradicting President Bush's previous stance on firearm restrictions.

President Bush extends assistance to Poland, demonstrating the administration's commitment to international relations and support for countries in need.

On April 18, 1989, a Bipartisan Accord on Central America was signed by the government. The accord aimed to address the political and economic issues in Central America.

On May 12, 1989, a speech on the Soviet Union was delivered at the Texas A&M University Commencement. The speech likely addressed the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during that time.

Following the Tiananmen Square Massacre, President Bush condemned China's actions in using military force to suppress the pro-democracy movement. This condemnation reflected the international outrage and concern over the violent crackdown.

Following the Tiananmen Square massacres, President Bush announces the suspension of the sale of American weapons to China as a condemnatory action.

The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War, fell, marking a significant moment in history. President Bush acknowledged the march of democracy and the changing world.

The dismantling of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of communism and the Cold War era, leading to a significant shift in global geopolitics.

President Bush signs a new anti-drug law allocating over $3 billion for various anti-drug programs such as treatment facilities, federal prison expansion, education, and law enforcement.

On December 20, 1989, the United States invaded Panama and captured dictator Manuel Noriega, bringing him to the U.S. to stand trial for drug-trafficking.

A State of the Union Address was delivered on March 9, 1990, outlining the priorities and plans of the US government for the coming year.

At a summit meeting in Washington, D.C., President Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev sign the broadest arms reduction agreement in two decades. The agreement stipulates that the United States and the Soviet Union scrap 25 percent and 40 percent of their respective nuclear stockpiles.

President Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act, which affects over 43 million Americans and forbids discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and transportation.

On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War and a series of international conflicts.

On September 9, 1990, George H. W. Bush met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Finland to issue a joint declaration, marking an important event in the history of US-Soviet relations.

By mid-October, polls show slipping support for President Bush's policy in the Gulf. Bush is confronted by protestors at a campaign rally in Iowa and the first organized nationwide anti-war marches of the Gulf crisis are held.

President Bush announces a doubling of the number of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf to ensure an adequate offensive military option. The decision faces immediate criticism on Capitol Hill, prompting the administration to seek a U.N. resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq.

On November 15, 1990, the Clean Air Act of 1990 was signed into law.

On November 19, 1990, a treaty limiting conventional armed forces in Europe was signed.

President Bush signs the Immigration Act of 1990, the most extensive revision to immigration law in more than a half century, allowing for the admission of 700,000 aliens each year.

On January 13, 1991, condemnation of Soviet intervention in democratic uprisings in Lithuania and Latvia was expressed.

On January 14, 1991, a resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq was signed.

On January 16, 1991, an address to the nation on Persian Gulf military action, also known as “Desert Storm,” was delivered.

The United States and its allies initiate a military operation to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait, starting with air and naval attacks and later a ground assault. A cease-fire is declared 100 hours after the ground assault begins.

After weeks of air and missile bombardment, the 100-hour land battle dubbed Desert Storm routed Iraq’s million-man army, marking a significant military and diplomatic triumph for George H. W. Bush.

President Bush lifts most American sanctions against the Republic of South Africa, declaring that the movement to end apartheid is now unstoppable.

President Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Moscow to sign a nuclear arms reduction treaty (START-I) which requires significant reductions in the number of nuclear warheads in their respective arsenals.

During his stay in Ukraine, Soviet Union, George H. W. Bush delivered a speech in Kiev where he outlined the approach of supporting freedom, democracy, and economic liberty for those in the center and the Republics, based on principles rather than personalities.

During a press conference, George H. W. Bush expressed his support for Mikhail Gorbachev and denounced the attempted coup by hard-line Communists in the Soviet Union. This event ultimately led to the rise of Boris Yeltsin and his reformist allies to power.

The President delivers a speech from the Oval Office addressing the reduction of nuclear stockpiles and reassures the nation that the threat of a Soviet invasion into Western Europe is no longer realistic.

The Cold War, which lasted for 40 years, came to an end with the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall. President Bush supported reformist President Mikhail Gorbachev and emphasized the importance of democracy.

President Bush signs the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which aims to make it easier for employees to sue employers on grounds of discrimination.

President Bush and Russian president Boris Yeltsin meet at Camp David to discuss U.S.-Russian relations and officially declare the end of the Cold War.

President Bush emerges victorious in the New Hampshire primary but faces a strong challenge from conservative media personality Patrick Buchanan, revealing a division within the Republican Party.

President Bush announces a $24 billion aid plan aimed at fostering democratic and free market reforms in the former Soviet Union.

President delivers a speech condemning the wanton destruction of life and property during the civil disturbances in Los Angeles, emphasizing that it is an injustice and cannot be rationalized.

President signs a significant agreement aimed at reducing nuclear arms, marking a crucial step towards global security and peace.

President signs the Framework Convention on Climate Change, demonstrating commitment to addressing global environmental challenges and promoting international cooperation.

Russian President Yeltsin and the U.S. President announced a significant nuclear agreement between the two countries.

President Bush signs a supplemental appropriations act providing aid to inner cities, particularly Los Angeles, in the aftermath of the Rodney King riots of April 1992.

President Bush signs the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1992, extending coverage to the unemployed for 26 weeks after their initial 26 weeks of benefits, in response to the rising unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, the highest since 1984.

The U.S. President accepted the nomination by the Republican Party for a second term.

Republican candidate loses to Democratic Candidate Bill Clinton, receiving only 31% of the electoral vote and 37% of the popular vote. Independent H. Ross Perot wins 19% of the popular vote but no electoral votes.

President addresses the nation on the situation in Somalia and US participation in United Nations humanitarian mission. U.S. troops deploy to Somalia on 12/08/1992.

On January 20, 1993, President George H. W. Bush and his wife Barbara flew back to Houston, Texas, after completing his presidential term.

In 2001, George H. W. Bush attended the inauguration of his son, George W. Bush, who became the 43rd president of the United States. This marked the first time in almost 200 years that a father and son have both been elected president, the last being John and John Quincy Adams.

In November 2007, former President George H.W. Bush participated in a free fall with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team member, Sgt. 1st Class Mike Elliott, in College Station, Texas.

Former President George H. W. Bush participated in a ceremony at the White House to present the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award to Floyd Hammer and Kathy Hamilton of Union, Iowa.

In 2014, George H. W. Bush fulfilled his long-standing promise to skydive on his 90th birthday. This marked the eighth time the former president made a parachute jump, including on his 80th and 85th birthdays.

On November 30, 2018, George H. W. Bush passed away at the age of 94.

On December 01, 2018, George H.W. Bush became the 41st President of the United States.

George H. W. Bush delivered remarks at a celebration of the Points of Light, emphasizing the strategy of changing attitudes, identifying what is already working, and encouraging leaders to help others become Points of Light.