Season 1, Episode 43-George W. Bush and New Haven

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Season 1, Episode 43: George W Bush and New Haven

Heading to the birthplace of George W. Bush, Deep in the Heart of…Yale University’s leafy campus in New Haven Connecticut! Surprised? Bush downplayed his roots, but we will learn about his childhood, education, and turn to politics, as well as his birthplace and childhood home!

Yale New Haven Hospital, birthplace of George W. Bush!

New York Times article on George W. Bush’s birthplace and (lack of ) recognition.

George W Bush Childhood Home in Midland, Texas, website.

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

From My June 2019 Visit!

From My May 2021 Visit to the George W Bush Childhood Home!

Birthplace of George W Bush
George W Bush’s first home, a converted mansion for married co-eds at Yale, now the School of Economics.
George W Bush Portrait by John Howard Sanden

George W Bush Birthplace: 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, Connecticut.

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