Section 1
The George H.W. Bush Administration
By Boundless
The 1988 United States presidential election was defined by the victory of Republican George H.W. Bush over Democrat Michael Dukakis.
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During George H. W. Bush's presidency from 1989 to 1993, he negotiated the end of the Cold War, struggled with a large federal deficit, and signed several new laws.
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Republican President Bush faced opposition for many of his initiatives by the Democratic Congress, resulting in a gridlocked government.
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Foreign policy during George H. W. Bush's presidency was characterized by military operations in Panama and the Gulf War.
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Under George H. W. Bush's administration in the early 1990s, the United States entered into a mild recession that lasted for six months.
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The 1992 presidential election featured Republican President George H.W. Bush, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton, and independent candidate Ross Perot.