Heading to Milton, Massachusetts, for the birthplace of George H.W. Bush, 41st President, who you’ll be forgiven for thinking was born and raised in Texas. Instead, explore how his privileged childhood led him to strike out on his own, as well as his political rise and what became of his birthplace!
The marker at the cornerWith the birthplace marker!Towards the homeThe George H W Bush Birthplace in Milton.Bush Birthplace from Patriot Ledger. Former Pres. George Bush unveils a plaque outside his birthplace home from Boston Globe.Bush Childhood Home in Greenwich, CT.George, back row center, in front of his childhood home.Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport, Maine, where George Bush spent much of his summers, from the Associated Press.George H.W. Bush Portrait by Herbert Abrams
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5 thoughts on “Season 1, Episode 41-George H.W. Bush and Milton”
It is amazing that both of the fathers of our only 2 father and son presidents lived on the exact same road a town apart!
It is amazing that both of the fathers of our only 2 father and son presidents lived on the exact same road a town apart!
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It blew me away when I went there, too. Like it’s literally so close!
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Pretty! This has been a really wonderful post. Thank you for supplying this information.
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Appreciate it, Ashley!
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