Personal details
- Birth Date: 1924-06-12
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Birth Location: Milton, Massachusetts, USA
- Children: (her death, 6 children) Neil Bush
- Parents: Dorothy Bush (Walker)
George Herbert Walker Bush, or just "Bush 41" if you wanna keep things straight, grew up with all the old-school New England privilege you’d expect. Born in 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts, he got shuffled off to Connecticut when his dad Prescott, a big shot banker and future senator, chased new gigs. Prescott was the sort of guy who rubbed elbows with Yale’s elite, ran in Harriman circles, and had a seat at the table with the CBS high rollers. No pressure for George, right? Bush went through the classic prep pipeline: Greenwich Country Day, then Phillips Andover, where he played sports, joined secret clubs, and was basically groomed for Yale (because, obviously). Then Pearl Harbor happened, and instead of heading straight to university, he signed up for the Navy on his 18th birthday. Wild, right? He wasn’t just another pilot—he became the youngest Navy aviator at the time. That’s the kind of family resume line you don’t just gloss over at dinner. After World War II, he married Barbara, did the Yale thing (even captained the baseball team, just to flex a little more), joined Skull & Bones because, well, why not keep the traditions rolling, and started his own big family. Oil money came next; with a cushy $2 million in family backing, he jumped into the Texas energy scene. Doors opened—thanks, Dad—and suddenly Bush had the cash and the connections to make politics a real option. He tried snagging a Senate seat in Texas in ‘64 but got steamrolled. Didn’t stop him, though. That’s just Bush—always bouncing back, always looking for the next move.
referencennGeorge H. W. Bush took over as Director of the CIA in 1976, smack in the middle of the Cold War paranoia. His time at the agency was short—just about a year—but, man, what a wild ride. He stepped in after the Agency’s reputation had taken a beating from scandals, leaks, and all sorts of cloak-and-dagger drama. Bush had to play clean-up crew, rebuild trust, and basically keep the CIA from totally falling apart. He wasn’t your typical spook either; the guy was more politician than spy, but he somehow managed to calm the storm, smooth over some scandals, and keep the place standing. By the time Carter took office and Bush left, he’d helped the CIA get its dignity back—at least, a little bit. It’s one of those weird chapters in U.S. history where a future president was running the country’s most secretive outfit, juggling secrets, politics, and a whole lot of mess.
So, the whole “Read my lips: NO NEW TAXES!” line? Yeah, that’s burned into pop culture for a reason. It’s basically a political promise turned punchline, thanks to how it all played out. The phrase came straight out of George H.W. Bush’s mouth during his presidential campaign, meant to reassure folks sick of politicians always grabbing at their wallets. He threw it down like a gauntlet—no wiggle room, no fine print—just flat-out said, nope, not gonna happen. Of course, reality hit hard later on, and the whole thing blew up in his face. People quote it now for laughs, or whenever someone’s overpromising. It’s kind of wild how one sentence can stick around for decades and even pop up in movies or TV whenever someone wants to spoof politicians. It’s a mix of history, irony, and a reminder that, yeah, words totally come back to haunt you if you’re not careful.
June 12, 1924
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Milton, Massachusetts, USA
Yes, Neil Bush
Dorothy Bush (Walker) and Surekha
101 years old