George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. His political career was marked by a wide range of roles, including Vice President under Ronald Reagan. Bush's presidency occurred during a period of significant global change, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. His administration focused on foreign policy, with notable operations in Panama and the Persian Gulf, while domestically, he navigated challenges with Congress regarding taxation and economic concerns.
Accompanied exhibition mounted at National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. (September—November 1990), The Armand Hammer Museum of Art & Cultural Center, Los Angeles (November 1990—January 1991), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (February—March 1991).