Bush, the 41st President of the United States, died yesterday at the age of 94.His son, the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, said that his father was of noble character and he was a good father in the eyes of his children.He was the last former U.S. president to serve in World War II.
(Washington Comprehensive Report) Former US President Bush Sr. died in the hospital on November 30 at the age of 94.
Bush Sr.'s full name is George Herbert Walker Bush (George Herbert Walker Bush), the 41st president of the United States and the father of the 43rd President Bush Jr.
Bush Sr.'s office issued a statement on the evening of November 30, saying that Bush Sr. passed away in Houston at 10:10 pm that night (12:10 pm on December 1, Singapore time).The Bush family has said it will release funeral details as soon as possible.
Bush family spokesman McGrath tweeted a statement from the senior Bush office and Bush Jr.
Among them, Bush Jr. said in the statement that his father was of noble character and was a good father in the eyes of his children.It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father after 94 extraordinary years.The entire Bush family is deeply grateful to all the friends and people who have cared for and prayed for and mourned for their father.
Bush Sr. suffers from Parkinson's disease and has been in and out of the hospital many times due to pneumonia in recent years.His health has been failing in recent months.His wife of 73 years, Barbara, died in April at the age of 92.After Barbara's funeral, Bush Sr. was hospitalized for two weeks with a blood infection and shortly thereafter he was admitted for hypotension.
Trump praises his leadership ability, judgment, wisdom and stability in times of crisis
Bush Sr. is the longest-lived U.S. president and the last former president to have served in World War II.The current President Trump and his wife Melania issued a statement expressing condolences, praising Bush Sr. for his wise judgment, common sense and unflappable leadership in times of crisis, as well as his loyalty to faith, family and country, who inspired generations of Americans to devote themselves to public service.
Clinton, who defeated Bush Sr. in the 1992 U.S. presidential election, said he was grateful to have spent time with Bush Sr., and this friendship was one of the best gifts in my life.
Another former President Obama said: America has lost a patriot and humble public servant.His life proved that it is a noble and joyful thing to devote to public service.
Leaders of many countries also sent messages of condolences.British Prime Minister Theresa May said that Bush Sr.'s dedication to public service is an example for the world, and the British will always remember this great leader and a true friend of the United Kingdom.French President Macron said: He is a world leader and has always strongly supported the alliance between the United States and Europe.
Gorbachev described Bush Sr. as a true partner
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev described Bush as a true partner, saying the two had the opportunity to work together when the world was changing dramatically.It was a dramatic moment, and everyone had to take a huge responsibility.The result was the end of the Cold War and the arms race.
During his tenure, Bush experienced the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War; he led the United States out of the Cold War period when the United States and the Soviet Union faced off with nuclear weapons, thereby establishing American hegemony and the status of the world's police.
Bush Sr. was born in Massachusetts, USA on June 12, 1924. Before he was 19 years old, he became a U.S. military pilot and became one of the youngest pilots in the U.S. Navy.In World War II, he was rescued after being shot down by Japanese artillery in a naval battle in the Pacific, and eight others were captured and killed.
After the end of World War II, he returned to his hometown and worked as the president of an oil group, and then he joined the political arena as a senator.In 1980, U.S. President Reagan came to power, and Bush Sr. served as vice president for eight years; after Reagan left office, he was successfully elected president of the United States.
During his tenure as president from 1989 to 1993, the most talked about achievement was the 1991 Persian Gulf War.At that time, the international coalition led by the United States defeated Iraq that invaded Kuwait and imposed economic sanctions on Iraq.
However, he was defeated by Clinton in 1992 when he sought re-election and served only one term as president.Despite this, Bush Sr. is still an important figure full of legends in American politics and representing the United States on the international stage for decades.
Before becoming president, Bush Sr. served as director of the U.S. Liaison Office in China in 1974 and became director of the CIA in 1976.
America has lost a patriot and humble public servant.His life proved that it is a noble and joyful thing to devote to public service.mdash;mdash;Former U.S. President Barack Obama
