To avoid combat in Vietnam, George W. Bush joined the 147th Texas Air National Guard, along with other sons of wealthy and well-connected Texans. "In his heart of hearts he did not want to go to ...

George H. W. Bush claimed he would not raise taxes, declaring “Read my lips: no new taxes.” Bush did not claim to make any profound changes, but instead promised to maintain the work of previous ...

He was a remarkable man in many ways, having been decorated as a U.S. Navy pilot during World War II, and his resume before .