Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Franklin Roosevelt
This extensive site from the National Portrait Gallery explores presidential actions in relation to the Cold War from the Yalta Conference to the presidency of George H.W. Bush. Click on Franklin Roosevelt to find out about the decisions...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President George Bush for Kids
Learn about George Bush (H.W.) who was the 41st president of the United States on this site.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Republican National Convention
Comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. President Bush's speech, links to other resources, text and audio of other speeches and reports can be found on this site.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1988
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
270 To Win
270towin: 1992 Presidential Election
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1992 won by William J. Clinton who defeated incumbent President George H.W. Bush by a wide Electoral College margin.
University of California
Roho: 1990 1992 Early 1990s Recession
A brief description of the recession at the end of George H.W. Bush's presidency, its causes, and results.
Other
Richard B. Cheney, 17th Secretary of Defense
Detailed account of Cheney's term as Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush.
270 To Win
270towin: 1988 Presidential Election
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1988 won by George H.W. Bush becoming the first incumbent Vice President of the United States to win a presidential election in 152 years.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Presidency of George Bush
This site is a summary of George Bush's presidency from 1989-1992.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Panama and Nafta
Brief description of Panama and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiated by President George Bush and ratified during the Clinton administration.
PBS
Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
Other
National Tax Services: Hr1836 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act
The Congress passed and President Bush signed this tax cut bill, titled "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001." It caused a great deal of controversy. Learn about this law and read the debate that took place in the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Clean Air Act of 1963, 1970 and 1990
Discussion of the three sets of federal programs to establish air quality goals and to impose pollution control.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 27th Amendment
Provides a summary of the 27th Amendment that limits how Congress can increase the payment of members.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Operation Desert Storm
Comprehensive resource features interesting facts, a timeline of dates and events, list of battles, and other information on Operation Desert Storm.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Americans With Disabilities Act
An overview with detailed facts about the provisions of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act that was enacted to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Discover interesting facts and information about the ecological disaster caused by the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Collapse of the Soviet Union
Broad discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.