The Life and Times of President George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush's inauguration on Jan. 20, 1989, signified the beginning of what would become a monumental administration in American history.

President Bush addresses a joint session of Congress in 1989, and expresses his hopes to reduce the deficit without an increase in taxes and his dedication to increased investments in education.

Following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the demise of several communist nations, President Bush reflects on the importance of democracy in his first State of the Union Address.

In his 1991 State of the Union Address, President Bush discusses the allied invasion of Iraq and its significance in the post-Cold War era as well as the concept of putting power back in the hands of the individual in order to affect change.

In what is widely considered to be his Farewell Address by presidential historians, "Bush 41" expresses his views on maintaining peace and democratic values in a post-Cold War era.

Bush declares the end of the Persian Gulf War to be "a victory for unprecedented international cooperation and diplomacy."

After months of failed negotiations with Saddam Hussein, President Bush announces aerial attacks on Iraq.

President Bush announces giving U.S. commanders authority to use "all forces available" to remove Iraqi troops from Kuwait.

President Bush hails the fall of the Berlin Wall, but shies away from declaring outright "victory" in the Cold War.

President George W. Bush delivers an emotional eulogy at his father's funeral Dec. 5, 2018.