Season 1, Episode 41-George H.W. Bush and Milton

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Season 1, Episode 41: George HW Bush and Milton

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!

George Bush Birthplace in the news after his death in 2018.

The Hall-Bush Carriage House from the Town of Milton.

Archived article from Patriot Ledger of George Bush’s visit to his birthplace in 1997.

Be sure to check out “Visiting the Presidents” George H.W. Bush Episode from Season 2, “George HW Bush and Kennebunkport”!

From My June 2019 Visit!

From My July 2022 Visit!

The 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.
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

George H.W. Bush Birthplace: 173 Adams Street, Milton, Massachusetts.

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5 thoughts on “Season 1, Episode 41-George H.W. Bush and Milton

  1. 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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