Tag: George H.W. Bush

Six Decades In

Old guys can still do fun things. American lieutenant, politician and 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, was born on this day in 1924. He probably said that after one of his post-ninety-years-old skydiving jumps. I realize that I’ve started talking a good bit about retirement. It’s just that, I turn …

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That time I lived through history

“It’s a proud day for America. And, by God, we’ve kicked the Vietnam syndrome once and for all.” – President George H.W. Bush, March 1, 1991.