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George H. W. Bush
He oversaw the end of the Cold War, assembled a global coalition to win a war in the Gulf, and then lost his re-election campaign to a man from a small town in Arkansas.
1924β2018
Life Journey
From wartime pilot to steady global leader
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1924β1942
Privileged upbringing
Born into a well-connected family, he grew up with strong expectations of service, shaping his early sense of duty and public responsibility.
