The Political Rise of George H.W. Bush (1924-1989)

The man behind a political dynasty. When George. H.W. Bush left the Oval Office in 1993, rejected after one tumultuous presidential term, his 30-year career in public service came to an abrupt and unexpected end. Despite soaring approval ratings following military victory in the Persian Gulf, his...

112 min - History - American Experience

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