41's Legacy on America
The Bush family is one of the most revered political dynasties of American history. The family has held many national and state office positions over four generations, from the President of the United States to the Senator of Connecticut. This past week, George Herbert Walker Bush, the eldest Patriarch of the Bush family, passed away at the age of 94.
George H.W. Bush had a long career in serving in the public sphere before assuming the Presidency in 1988, from fighting in World War II to being the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. From 1971 to 1975, President Bush played a significant role in the foreign affairs with the newly formed People's Republic of China (current day China). George Bush's interactions with China would, later on, be essential to America for normalizing relations with Beijing under President Gerald Ford and President Jimmy Carter. This allowed the creation of diplomatic and trade relations with China, which currently plays a huge role in our lives with the American-Chinese Trade War.
During President Bush's presidency from 1981 to 1985, George Bush was very successful in foreign policy. He would ultimately be responsible for the fall of the Berlin Wall, which played a huge role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union. When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, the Bush administration immediately fought back by assembling a collation to oppose Iraq. The Bush administration was able to get the many global superpowers, including Britain and the Soviet Union, to condemn the actions of Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq. This event marked the beginning of cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union. In January of 1991, Operation Desert Storm began attacking Iraqi forces in Kuwait in hopes of restoring the legitimate Kuwaiti government. Within two months, the Bush administration was successful in pushing the Iraqis out of Kuwait.
In addition to his success in foreign affairs, George Bush also championed for a better America for all of her citizens. President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which required many public facilities and businesses to create accommodations for those with disabilities. This act was seen as the most pro-civil rights bill since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. In addition to helping Americans with disabilities, President Bush also signed the Civil Rights Act of 1990. This legislation made it easier for those who were suffering from discrimination in the workspace to successful sue their employers. By doing so, this legislation brought America one step closer towards equality.
During President Bush's presidency from 1981 to 1985, George Bush was very successful in foreign policy. He would ultimately be responsible for the fall of the Berlin Wall, which played a huge role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union. When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, the Bush administration immediately fought back by assembling a collation to oppose Iraq. The Bush administration was able to get the many global superpowers, including Britain and the Soviet Union, to condemn the actions of Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq. This event marked the beginning of cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union. In January of 1991, Operation Desert Storm began attacking Iraqi forces in Kuwait in hopes of restoring the legitimate Kuwaiti government. Within two months, the Bush administration was successful in pushing the Iraqis out of Kuwait.
In addition to his success in foreign affairs, George Bush also championed for a better America for all of her citizens. President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which required many public facilities and businesses to create accommodations for those with disabilities. This act was seen as the most pro-civil rights bill since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. In addition to helping Americans with disabilities, President Bush also signed the Civil Rights Act of 1990. This legislation made it easier for those who were suffering from discrimination in the workspace to successful sue their employers. By doing so, this legislation brought America one step closer towards equality.
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