George H.W. Bush, the 41st President, served during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War’s successful Operation Desert Storm. Domestically, he struggled with economic issues and a recession, leading him to break his “no new taxes” pledge. He signed the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act amendments. His administration’s foreign policy was marked by diplomatic skill, especially with the peaceful dissolution of the Soviet Union. Despite initial popularity, Bush lost re-election amid economic concerns.
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