Brandon
Mrs.Baker
Social Studies
19 January 2016 41 “Well i am moved, I want a kinder, gentler nation.” George Bush from the 1988 Republican Convention acceptance speech.The quote meant Bush wanted a kinder, gentler nation, meaning he wanted a nation without discrimination, or a nation where any unhappy child from any unhappy home could learn to read,or where any child could become President of the United States.George HW Bush changed politics in the United States because it showed that he wanted equal opportunities for any type of people regardless of race or income. George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12 1924 in Milton,Massachusetts.His parents …show more content…
Hussein, then threatened to also move on to invade neighboring Saudi Arabia.During this time Bush showed great leadership.World leaders were afraid that Hussein might then go on to invade other middle eastern countries and tried to make him withdraw his troops but refused.Vowing to free Kuwait,Bush then united countries as allies against Iraq.Bush also rallied the United Nations,The United States people,and congress,sending 425,000 American troops joined by 118,000 additional troops from allied nations.The United States and allies demanded that Iraq leaves Kuwait,but the Iraqis refused.On Febuary 24,The United States led a ground attack on Iraq,4 days later a cease-fire went into effect.Iraq would later be invaded in 2003 by his son,George W
Mrs.Baker
Social Studies
19 January 2016 41 “Well i am moved, I want a kinder, gentler nation.” George Bush from the 1988 Republican Convention acceptance speech.The quote meant Bush wanted a kinder, gentler nation, meaning he wanted a nation without discrimination, or a nation where any unhappy child from any unhappy home could learn to read,or where any child could become President of the United States.George HW Bush changed politics in the United States because it showed that he wanted equal opportunities for any type of people regardless of race or income. George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12 1924 in Milton,Massachusetts.His parents …show more content…
Hussein, then threatened to also move on to invade neighboring Saudi Arabia.During this time Bush showed great leadership.World leaders were afraid that Hussein might then go on to invade other middle eastern countries and tried to make him withdraw his troops but refused.Vowing to free Kuwait,Bush then united countries as allies against Iraq.Bush also rallied the United Nations,The United States people,and congress,sending 425,000 American troops joined by 118,000 additional troops from allied nations.The United States and allies demanded that Iraq leaves Kuwait,but the Iraqis refused.On Febuary 24,The United States led a ground attack on Iraq,4 days later a cease-fire went into effect.Iraq would later be invaded in 2003 by his son,George W