Facts You Likely Don’t Know About U.S. Presidents

Published on 01/06/2020
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H.W. Bush’s Big Accomplishments

During H.W.’s presidency, the Cold War and the first Gulf War ended, and the Berlin Wall was taken down. He is also the one to thank for new things like the Clean Air Act, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. He also holds the record for the longest presidential marriage, which was 73 years.

H.W. Bush's Big Accomplishments

H.W. Bush’s Big Accomplishments

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George H.W. Bush’s Death

George H.W. Bush was battling with vascular Parkinson’s disease for many years, but on November 30, 2018, just seven months after his wife, Barbara, passed away, it was announced that had lost his battle. He was the first president to pass away in 12 years; the last one before him was Gerald Ford in 2006.

George H.W. Bush's Death

George H.W. Bush’s Death

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