Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Politics Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Politics | What Brings U.S. Presidents Together? Often, Each Other’s Funerals Supported by ByMatt Stevens Dec. 4, 2018 If all five living United States presidents attend the state funeral service for former President George Bush on Wednesday, it will be one of a small number of times that this many of them have been in the same place at the same time. There have been at least five of these rare gatherings since 1991. In fact, there was only one period in United States history before then, around 1861, when more than five presidents were even alive at the same time. Historians say the relative lack of transportation options would have made it exceptionally difficult for all but the most modern presidents to quickly convene. That, combined with longer life spans, has made meetings of five presidents more … [Read more...] about What Brings U.S. Presidents Together? Often, Each Other’s Funerals
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Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dead at 94
(Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of the Cold War and routed Saddam Hussein's Iraqi army but lost a chance for a second term after breaking a no-new-taxes pledge, died on Friday at the age of 94, a family spokesman said. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, lived longer than any of his predecessors. His death at 10:10 p.m. Central time was announced in a statement issued by longtime spokesman Jim McGrath. No further details about the circumstances of his death were immediately available. He was the father of former President George W. Bush, who served two terms in the White House from 2001 through 2008, and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who unsuccessfully sought the 2016 Republican nomination for president. The elder Bush, a Republican like his sons, also served as vice president for eight years during Ronald Reagan's two terms as president, before being elected to the White House himself. He defeated former Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dead at 94
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
FILE- In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, former president George H.W. Bush arrives for an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts in Houston. A spokesman for the former president says the 93-year-old has been hospitalized for low blood pressure and fatigue. Spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted just after 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018, that Bush will likely remain in the hospital for a few days. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) DALLAS — Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. The nation's 41st president served from 1989 to 1993, and eight years later watched his son George W. became the 43rd president. The elder Bush saw his popularity swell with the United States' success in the Gulf War in 1991, only to watch it evaporate in a brief but deep recession. The Republican was defeated in his bid for a … [Read more...] about Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
West Branch celebrates legacy of only U.S. President born in Iowa
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is based on a roundtable interview conducted July 25 by high school students Emma Brown of Chicago, Caitlin Hexamer of Des Moines and Emilia Hughes of Eldridge, members of Diana Nollen’s Culture Writing class from the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Diana Nolen, The Gazette WEST BRANCH — On Friday and Saturday, this community steeped in history will celebrate its most famous son, Herbert Hoover, with a parade, Hoover-Ball competitions, music, food, games and fireworks. Hoover, who was born in West Branch on Aug. 10, 1874, died in New York on Oct. 20, 1964, is buried with his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, in his hometown. He was orphaned at age 9, and at age 10, was sent to live with an uncle in Oregon. Hoover attended Stanford University in California, where he met his wife, the first woman to major in geology in the United States. Together, they led a life of adventure, discovery and philanthropy. Hoover … [Read more...] about West Branch celebrates legacy of only U.S. President born in Iowa
‘Dump Trump’: London Protesters Tell U.S. President to Go Home
World Donald Trump London Trump U.K. Visit Central London came to a standstill Friday as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Britain. Two successive marches snaked through London’s West End Friday afternoon, culminating in an enormous rally in Trafalgar Square, telling Trump he was not welcome in London and the United Kingdom. The demonstrations were extremely inclusive, with people of all ages, nations and backgrounds represented. The plethora of placards and banners on show was a tribute to just how many groups Trump has offended. The crowd displayed their grievances about the president's approach to women's rights, immigration, Middle Eastern diplomacy, Brexit and the environment. Demonstrators protest the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump in central London on July 13. REUTERS/Yves Herman Recommended Slideshows 76 In Pictures: The 75 Most Powerful Military Forces … [Read more...] about ‘Dump Trump’: London Protesters Tell U.S. President to Go Home