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Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Music Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Music | George Bush, Soul Man? Footage From His Inauguration Concert Is Restored Supported by ByBen Sisario Dec. 5, 2018 George Bush was not exactly known for having a rock ’n’ roll side. But as part of his inaugural festivities in 1989, the 41st president had an unusual photo-op at a concert, hamming it up on a prop guitar while soul-music stars like Sam Moore, Carla Thomas and Percy Sledge smiled around him. Right next to the new president was Lee Atwater, his campaign manager, who was criticized then — and is best remembered now — for racially inflammatory tactics like the notorious Willie Horton TV spot, which featured the mug shot of Horton, an African-American prisoner who raped a white woman while out on a weekend furlough. News photographs of Bush’s air-guitar moment have been … [Read more...] about George Bush, Soul Man? Footage From His Inauguration Concert Is Restored

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Many of you are wondering how former President George H.W. Bush is doing after his wife of 73 years passed away.Family spokesman Jim McGrath released a statement Wednesday on behalf of President George H.W. Bush:"I always knew Barbara was the most beloved woman in the world, and in fact I used to tease her that I had a complex about that fact. But the truth is the outpouring of love and friendship being directed at The Enforcer is lifting us all up. We have faith she is in heaven, and we know life will go on - as she would have it. So cross the Bushes off your worry list."Jean Becker, chief of staff at the office of George H.W. Bush, gave an update on the 41st President of the United States:"So many of you are asking, 'How is 41?' He, of course, is broken-hearted to lose his beloved Barbara, his wife of 73 years.He held her hand all day today and was at her side when (she) left this good earth.Obviously, this is a very challenging time. But it will not … [Read more...] about “How is 41?” Family offers update on President George H.W. Bush

Former presidents and dignitaries from across the political spectrum remembered Barbara Bush on Tuesday as a tough, witty and dignified first lady fiercely dedicated to her family.Her oldest son, former President George W. Bush, said the family was saddened by her death on Tuesday, “but our souls are settled because we know hers was.”“Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end,” he said. “I’m a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother.”In a statement released by the White House, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump praised Bush for her work promoting literacy.“She will be long remembered for her strong devotion to country and family, both of which she served unfailingly well,” the statement said.Bush, who suffered from heart and respiratory troubles, was 92 years old. She and former President George H.W. Bush were married for 73 years.Barbara Bush dies at 92; popular first lady was also the mother of a … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush remembered as a tough, classy ‘force of nature’

Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By David Sharp Associated Press  May 20, 2018 KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — His home on the rocky coast is former President George H.W. Bush’s happy place, chock full of sea-sprayed memories of boating, golfing, family and friends.But this summer there’s a different feel as he arrives without his wife of 73 years.The nation’s 41st president arrived Sunday at Walker’s Point, where he spends his summers, a little over a month after the funeral of his wife, Barbara, in Texas. Advertisement ‘‘We’re so pleased to have President Bush back at the place that he loves so much. He’s ours for the summer,’’ said Ken Raynor, local golf pro and longtime family friend, who attended Barbara Bush’s funeral in Texas. ‘‘We’re going to cherish the time that we have with him in Maine.’’ … [Read more...] about George H.W. Bush arrives at his summer compound in Kennebunkport, Maine

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