Season 2, Episode 41-George H.W. Bush and Kennebunkport

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Season 2, Episode 41: George H.W. Bush and Kennebunkport

Heading up the Atlantic Coast to Maine, home of George HW Bush and the Bush Clan. Learn about the Bushes in Kennebunkport, as well as his political career; terms as Vice President and President; his wife, Barbara, and children; as well as his homes all over the country!

Be sure to check out George H.W. Bush’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “George HW Bush and Milton”!

Bush Compound from HouseHistree.

“Bushes Considered Walker’s Point True Home” from WMUR.

George W Bush Childhood Home from National Park Service.

“Elephant Walk” on George Bush’s Texas residences from Texas Monthly.

From My Visit to the Midland Home

The Bush’s United Nations Suite

The Bushes at the Naval Observatory

Camp David exhibit at Bush Library

The Bush Tanglewood home in Houston

Walker’s Point at Kennebunkport

Bill Clinton visiting George Bush (and showing off his socks!)
Surveying the storm damage

George Bush Home: Walker’s Point, 229 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine.

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4 thoughts on “Season 2, Episode 41-George H.W. Bush and Kennebunkport”

  1. Love these episodes. I love and George HW Bush and Barbara Bush. This podcast of the President of USA is fantastic,

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