President George H.W. Bush
Summary: George Herbert Walker Bush began his political career when elected to the House of Representatives in 1966 and then served as the RNC Chair from 1973-1974. He served as Vice President from 1981-1989 alongside President Ronald Reagan. Bush defeated Senator Dole for the 1988 Republican Presidential nomination and subsequently served as the 41st President from 1989-1993. He failed to win a re-election in 1992 to Bill Clinton.
Date Range: 1971-2007
Online materials: Campaign materials, Pamphlets, Talking points, Letters, Polls, Articles, Newsletters, Speeches
Additional materials: Photographs, Oral history, Press releases, Press clippings, Letters
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Title: Bob Dole and George H.W. Bush standing on stage in front of projection of Richard Nixon and Bob Dole
Date: 1973-04-17
Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1880-1996, Box 17, Folder 19, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Bob Dole eating and speaking with George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-03-18
Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1880-1996, Box 18, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Bob Dole shaking hands with George H.W. Bush
Date: 1988-04-15
Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1880-1996, Box 19, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Bob Dole speaking with George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-03-18
Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1880-1996, Box 18, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Bob Dole walking down the hallway with George H.W. Bush
Date: 1990-05-09
Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1880-1996, Box 18, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President newsletter
Date: 1979-11
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President newsletter
Date: 1980-02
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush voters percentage from five straw ballots
Date: 1979-10-10?
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President newsletter
Date: 1979-09
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President newsletter
Date: 1979-10
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 17, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President newsletter
Date: 1979-07/08
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 17, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter from George H.W. Bush to "Dear Fellow Republican" asking for support
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 17, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush campaign fundraising form addressed to Senator Dole
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 17, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter from George H.W. Bush to "Dear Fellow American" asking for support and talking about foreign affairs
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 61, Folder 17, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President report
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 62, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush promotional pamphlet
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 62, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: "A Conversation with George Bush" booklet
Date: 1979-10-19
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 62, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush for President reports
Date: 1980-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 62, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush's veto record
Date: 1989-1991
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 57, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Article about President George H.W. Bush's veto record and potential bills threatened with a veto
Date: 1991-07-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 57, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Notes on interaction between Vice President George H.W. Bush and Senator Dole at luncheon
Date: 1988-04-15
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 392, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Vice President George H.W. Bush "On the Issues"
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Fact sheet for George H.W. Bush's HOPE Initiative
Date: 1989-11-10
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 353, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Outline of George H.W. Bush's strategy for the War on Poverty
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 353, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Speech given by Senator Dole at luncheon for George H.W. Bush for his work on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Date: 1993-01-13
Citation: Robert J. Dole Speeches Collection, 1958-1996, Box 72, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush vs. Jack Kemp on political positions
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 63, Folder 11, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Bob Dole vs. George H.W. Bush vote percentages
Date: 1987-10-21
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 63, Folder 11, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush position and quotes for various political topics
Date: 1987
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 63, Folder 11, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by Vice President George H.W. Bush on various topics
Date: 1988
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 1, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by Vice President George H.W. Bush on senior health care
Date: 1988
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on security for older Americans
Date: 1988-09-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on welfare
Date: 1988-09-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on ethics
Date: 1988-07-26
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush on child care fact sheet
Date: 1988-07-24
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on child care
Date: 1988-09-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush on health care fact sheet
Date: 1988-09-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on health care
Date: 1988-09-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on child support
Date: 1988-09-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statements by George H.W. Bush on maternal and child health care
Date: 1988-09-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Statement by George H.W. Bush on abortion
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Personal/Political Files, 1969-1996, Box 64, Folder 2, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Fact sheet for George H.W. Bush's "Points of Light" Initiative
Date: 1989-06-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Newspaper article about George H.W. Bush rankings in polls
Date: XXXX-10-25
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Biography of Vice President George H.W. Bush
Date: 1988-10-07
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter from George H.W. Bush to Senator Dole thanking him for accepting a position on the '88 Disability Coalition
Date: 1988-09-08
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Press release announcing the Bush-Quayle '88 Disability Coalition
Date: 1988-09-30
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Letter and enclosed documents to Senator Dole detailing the chronological evolution of George H.W. Bush's campaign proposals for various topics
Date: 1988-10-07
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis Presidential credentials
Date: 1988
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: "Americans for Bush" Action Plan pamphlet
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Memorandum to Senator Dole of the George H.W. Bush campaign update
Date: 1988-09-26
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush acceptance speech from Republican National Convention
Date: 1988-08-18
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Newspaper article about George H.W. Bush's potential Vice President running mate
Date: XXXX-07-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush campaign talking points
Date: 1988-07-26
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush campaign talking points
Date: 1988-07-31
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush domestic and foreign accomplishments pamphlet
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 134, Folder 3, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush's actions for increasing the use of ethanol
Date: 1992-10-1
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush's agenda for a better America
Date: 1992-08-20
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush vs. Bill Clinton on various topics
Date: 1992-09-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Information about President George H.W. Bush's health care reform
Date: 1992-09-05
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush's remarks on opening markets and creating jobs
Date: 1992-09-03
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush's remarks on creating jobs at home
Date: 1992-09-03
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 7, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush vs. Bill Clinton on tax hikes
Date: 1992-08-25
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush vs. Bill Clinton on various topics
Date: 1992-08-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: "The Case for Bush" article
Date: 1992-08-31
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Information about President George H.W. Bush's work with farmers
Date: 1992-09-02
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush's GI Bill for Children
Date: 1992-06-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Fact sheet for President George H.W. Bush's welfare reform
Date: 1992-06-26
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 8, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Speech given by President George H.W. Bush at the Texas GOP State Convention
Date: 1992-06-20
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 9, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Pamphlet of actions taken by President George H.W. Bush for various topics
Date: Undated
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 418, Folder 10, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: George H.W. Bush vs. Bill Clinton on taxes, spending, trade, and regulation
Date: 1992-08-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-30
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-25
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-24
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-18
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-22
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-17
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-16
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-12
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-15
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-11
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-09
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-04
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-05
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 4, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-08
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-01
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-06-02
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: State-by-state polls of a 3-way trial heat between George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot
Date: 1992-06-02
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-05-26
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-05-29
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: Campaign Briefing of George H.W. Bush
Date: 1992-05-27
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 5, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
Title: President George H.W. Bush's State of the Union Address
Date: 1992-01-28
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 419, Folder 6, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Archive and Special Collections, University of Kansas
