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American Experience: George H.W. Bush

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I have long had an interest in American history, and especially for notable Presidents. President Bush was a man I respected after becoming the director of CIA, through his all-to-short presidency, and his continued gracefulness in retirement from politics. This production by American Experience is very, very well done, and is nothing short of inspiring. History will treat this President Bush well, and PBS has done him justice. If you're looking for an inspiring story of a modern-day role model, you might consider this biography of George H.W. Bush.

The "American Experience" rarely disappoints me, and this is no exception. In my opinion George H W Bush has been wrongly cast aside in comments by political gurus on the effectiveness of recent presidents. Serving in the wake of Ronald Reagan, this is understandable. However, the accomplishments of this good man both before and during his presidency deserve reconsideration in view of our recent history. This film accurately portrays him and should leave the viewer with a renewed sense of his quiet greatness. History will one day look back on his years in the White House with admiration.

First of i am a very loyal dem. i was 18 when Bush Sr was elected president in 1988 and i voted against him that year for Dukakis and in 1992 for Clinton. That aside after buying this dvd off amazon.com and watching it i appreciate him more. he was a war hero in ww 2 all they way. he even went against his gop leanings to work with the dems in congress at times at the rage of conservatives in his party. He did what he thought was right. now does that mean i would have voted for him back then in hindsight? nope not really. but i give props to pbs for a great insight of his life. His son W. is another matter entirely(eyeroll). but that is another review.