S20·E13 George H.W. Bush (1)
- Episode
- Season 20, Episode 13
- Air Date
- May 5, 2008
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Score
- 5.5/10 (2 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
When George. H.W. Bush left the Oval Office in 1992, rejected after one tumultuous presidential term, his 30-year career in public service came to an abrupt and unexpected end. Despite soaring approval ratings following military victory in the Persian Gulf, his years as president after the war were marked by almost unrelieved decline. A sluggish economy and an earlier decision to raise taxes, despite an explicit campaign oath, led to his defeat. By the end of his term many observers dismissed him as an artifact of an irrelevant Cold War past.
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When did Season 20 Episode 13 of American Experience air?
Season 20, Episode 13 ('George H.W. Bush (1)') originally aired on May 5, 2008.
How long is Season 20 Episode 13 ('George H.W. Bush (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 20 Episode 13?
When George. H.W. Bush left the Oval Office in 1992, rejected after one tumultuous presidential term, his 30-year career in public service came to an abrupt and unexpected end. Despite soaring approval ratings following military victory in the Persian Gulf, his years as president after the war were ...
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