George H.W. Bush Coverage


  • BRET STEPHENS: A presidency without humor
    Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 -- "He never lost his sense of humor," former Sen. Alan Simpson said of George H.W. Bush. "Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life. ... He knew what his mother and my mother always knew: Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in." Did President Donald Trump catch any of this? Sen. Lindsey Graham, the episodically spineful Republican from South Carolina, has claimed that, in private, the 45th president is "funny as hell" and has "a great sense of humor." If so, it's a better kept secret than his tax returns.
    December 9, 2018 5:00 a.m. EST
  • 12/8: George H.W. Bush's life and legacy
    On the Record: George H.W. Bush's life and legacy
    Brad Johansen discusses President George H.W. Bush with Kathryn Brown, who was in Washington, D.C., as the nation mourned his death, and Amanda Lamb, who interviewed him as a young reporter.
    December 21, 2018 7:43 p.m. EST
  • On the Record preview: Bush memories, majestic national celebration of life
    On the Record preview: Bush memories, majestic national celebration of life
    WRAL's Kathryn Brown and Amanda Lamb share memories of the legacy of George H.W. Bush.
    December 7, 2018 6:37 p.m. EST
  • Funeral for President George HW Bush
    About 1,200 mourners are expected at St. Martin's, the nation's largest Episcopal church, for Thursday's funeral service for President H.W. Bush. The service will feature eulogies from Bush's secretary of state and grandson and music from country star Reba McEntire.
    December 6, 2018 1:05 p.m. EST
  • Journal from WWII describes Bush rescue
    Journal from WWII describes Bush rescue
    A Missouri man was shocked to find first-hand account of President George H.W. Bush's rescue at sea in his late uncle's war journal.
    December 6, 2018 7:46 a.m. EST
  • UNC President Dr. Bill Roper
    Interim UNC president recalls working with President Bush
    Dr. Bill Roper, the new interim president of the University of North Carolina, worked on President George H.W. Bush's staff to help pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. He shares some of his memories of that time after attending Bush's funeral in Washington, D.C.
    December 6, 2018 3:05 p.m. EST
  • George W. Bush, Michelle Obama share sweet moment at funeral
    George W. Bush, Michelle Obama share sweet moment at funeral
    At the state funeral of his father, former President George H.W. Bush, greeted the dignitaries in the front row, including the Clintons and the Trumps. Also in the front row were Michelle Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama. Bush appeared to hand something from his left hand to his right hand, then on to Mrs. Obama. She smiled and closed her fist, apparently around something Bush had handed her.
    December 5, 2018 4:44 p.m. EST
  • George W. Bush, Michelle Obama share sweet moment at funeral
    Michelle Obama and George W. Bush share a warm moment (and maybe a candy)
    In times of sorrow, we lean on those close to us. And if we're lucky, those people can make us smile.
    December 5, 2018 4:44 p.m. EST
  • Nation honors Bush
    Photos: Nation honors Bush
    In Washington, people paid their respects to America's 41st president, George H.W. Bush.
    December 5, 2018 11:48 a.m. EST
  • Family, friends, dignitaries attend Bush's funeral
    Family, friends, dignitaries attend Bush's funeral in Washington
    The 41st president's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral will bring together the Bush family, friends, the current and former presidents and foreign officials.
    December 5, 2018 1:29 p.m. EST
  • Bush's funeral now hours away
    President Bush's funeral now hours away
    President Bush's casket has been lying in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda since Monday, with a river of mourners passing through around the clock. The viewing comes to a close at 7 a.m. today before the casket and the family will arrive at the cathedral for an 11 a.m. funeral.
    December 5, 2018 8:03 a.m. EST

  • D.G. MARTIN: A plaque for Bush at UNC?
    Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 -- Bob Epting, chair of Chapel Hill's historic district commission, explained that during World War II, President George H.W. Bush and about 15,000 other prospective U.S. Navy pilots were part of a pre-flight training program at Chapel Hill. "It is a shame that there is no marker here for Bush and the others."
    December 4, 2018 11:03 p.m. EST
  • Elizabeth Dole remembers fun memories with Bush family
    Elizabeth Dole remembers fun memories with Bush family
    Thousands of people have filed past the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to pay their respects. WRAL's Kathryn Brown spoke exclusively with Elizabeth Dole today about her memories of the former president.
    December 4, 2018 6:46 p.m. EST
  • Elizabeth Dole
    Elizabeth Dole remembers Bush as 'servant leader'
    Thousands of people have filed past the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to pay their respects.
    December 4, 2018 6:46 p.m. EST
  • Coach K joins sports legends to pay respects to Bush
    Coach K joins sports legends to pay respects to Bush
    Duke's Coach Krzyzewski joined other notable names in sports to pay their respects to former President George H.W. Bush on Tuesday.
    December 4, 2018 5:31 p.m. EST
  • Bob Dole salutes Bush's casket
    Bob Dole salutes Bush's casket
    An emotional moment at the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday, when, with help, former Senator Bob Dole got out of his wheelchair and saluted the late former President George H.W. Bush. Both men served in World War II.
    December 4, 2018 4:04 p.m. EST
  • Sully
    Bush's service dog arrives at US Capitol to say goodbye
    Sully, the yellow lab who served at George H.W. Bush's service dog made a stop at the US Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday morning.
    December 4, 2018 12:10 p.m. EST
  • Bill Leslie: My interview with President Bush
    Bill Leslie: My interview with President Bush
    President Bush was warm and kind when I met him. I really liked what he said later: "Politics doesn't have to be mean. Bill Clinton beat me like a drum in the election but that doesn't mean we can't be friends."
    December 4, 2018 7:58 a.m. EST
  • President George HW Bush lies in state
    President George H.W. Bush lies in state
    Former President George H.W. Bush will lie in state in the Rotunda with his coffin on display for public viewing until Wednesday morning. He will be the 11th president to lie in state there; others include Gerald R. Ford in 2006 and 2007 and Ronald Reagan in 2004.
    December 4, 2018 4:40 p.m. EST
  • People of all ages, backgrounds head to Capitol to pay respects to former President Bush
    People of all ages, backgrounds head to Capitol to pay respects to former President Bush
    People of all ages from across the country headed to the U.S. Capitol on Monday night to pay their respects to the former President George H.W. Bush.
    December 3, 2018 10:53 p.m. EST