By: Nytro
5th Grade
Bennion Elementary
Taylorsville, Utah

Mrs. Hansen


Nytro

Introduction
George Hebert Walker Bush served as a lieutenant in war and was in World War II, and received a Distinguished Flying Cross.
He was president from 1989 to 1993. He was also vice-president for former Governor of California, Ronald Reagan.

Early Life/Birth
George Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, June 12, 1924. His mother is Dorothy Walker Bush and his father is Prescott Bush, Senior.
As a child, George went to a private school. George was nicknamed "have half" because his mom, Dorothy, expected her children to be generous.

Teenager
When George was in high school he was diagnosed with the flu. He was out of school for a couple of months. When George returned back to school, he was ranked in the top four in these categories: Best all Around fellow, Best Athlete, Most Respected, Most Popular and Handsomest.

College Years / Marriage
In Bush's last year at Phillips Academy, George and his cadets were attacked. The Japanese were attacking Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Congress declared it World War II. During World War II, George was a United States Navy Pilot, the youngest to ever become one. Also during the war, he fell in love with Barbara Pierce. In 1943, he was assigned to be flying the VT-51 Squadron. He crashed about four jet planes. On September 2, 1943, he was ordered to be the Rescue Crew of the War.
Following the war, he was given a Distinguished Flying Cross and three combat medals, then promoted to lieutenant.
December of 1943, George and Barbara were ordered home.
On January 6, 1944, Barbara and George got married in the First Presbyterian church in Rye, New York. Later on the newlywed was recruited back for another mission in Ocen Naval Air Station, Virginia.

Political Background
Before George Bush was president, he was vice-president for Ronald Reagan, former governor of California. His occupation was a public-official and a businessman.

Campaign for President
George Bush ran against Ronald Reagan. George Bush's vice-president was Dan Quayle.

President Administration
George Bush's promises were to spend income taxes to revive economy; cut government spending. And yes, George Bush did accomplish his goals as President of the United States of America.

Conclusion
After studying and researching George H. W. Bush, I think he could be re-elected one more time as President because of what he did for our country.