Bush family facts for kids
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.jpg) Samuel P. Bush
 Prescott S. Bush
_(b).jpg) George H.W. Bush
 George W. Bush
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| Current region | Texas |
| Place of origin | New Sweden New York New England Midwestern United States |
| Estate(s) | Walker's Point Estate (Kennebunkport, Maine) Prairie Chapel Ranch (McLennan County, Texas) |
The Bush family is a famous American political family. They have been very important in American politics since the 1950s. Two members of the family, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, became President of the United States. This means they were the first family of the United States from 1989 to 1993, and again from 2001 to 2009.
Before becoming president, George H.W. Bush was the Vice President of the United States. The Bush family is one of only four families in U.S. history to have two presidents with the same last name. The other families are the Adams, Roosevelt, and Harrison families.
Besides politics, family members have also been involved in news, sports, entertainment, and business. For example, some have been a National Football League (NFL) executive or television personalities. The Bush family's roots in Europe go back to the 1600s, with ancestors from England, Germany, and Sweden.
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Bush Family Achievements
Sports Honors
The Bush family has received awards for their involvement in sports.
- Joe Ellis won the Super Bowl twice. He was an executive with the Denver Broncos football team.
- George H.W. Bush received the Theodore Roosevelt Award in 1986. He also got the National Football Foundation Gold Medal in 2007. In 2011, he was added to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Public Service Awards
Many Bush family members have been honored for their work in politics and public service.
- Time Person of the Year:
- George H.W. Bush was named in 1990.
- George W. Bush was named in 2000 and 2004.
- Silver Buffalo Award: This is a high honor from the Boy Scouts of America.
- George H.W. Bush received it in 1990.
- George W. Bush received it in 2002.
- Several statues have been made to honor them.
- Streets and airports have been named after them. For example, George Bush Intercontinental Airport was named for George H.W. Bush in 1997.
- George H.W. Bush received the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award in 2007. He also got the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010. This is one of the highest awards a civilian can receive in the U.S.
Military Recognitions
Some family members have been recognized for their military service.
- George H.W. Bush was a brave pilot in World War II. He received:
- The Presidential Unit Citation.
- The Distinguished Flying Cross.
- The Air Medal three times.
- The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier was named after him in 2009.
- George W. Bush and George P. Bush also received military medals.
Political Roles Held by the Bush Family
The Bush family has held many important government jobs across four generations.
U.S. Presidents
- George H. W. Bush was the 41st President (1989–1993).
- George W. Bush was the 43rd President (2001–2009).
Vice President
- George H. W. Bush was the 43rd Vice President (1981–1989) before becoming president.
U.S. Congress Members
- Prescott Bush was a Senator from Connecticut (1952–1963). He was George H.W. Bush's father.
- George H. W. Bush was a Representative from Texas (1967–1971).
State Governors
- George W. Bush was the Governor of Texas (1995–2000).
- Jeb Bush was the Governor of Florida (1999–2007). He is George H.W. Bush's son.
Other Important Roles
- George H. W. Bush also served as:
- The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971–1973).
- The U.S. Ambassador to China (1974–1975).
- The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (1976–1977).
- Jeb Bush was Florida's Secretary of Commerce (1987–1989).
- George P. Bush became the Texas Land Commissioner (2015–2023). He is George W. Bush's nephew.
- Walker Stapleton was the Colorado State Treasurer (2011–2019).
See also
- List of presidents of the United States
- List of Bush family members
- Political families of the world
