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41st POTUS, George Bush Sr. (1989 – 1993)
Was working for the federal government in Washington, D.C., at the time. Bush Sr.'s years in office as POTUS – 1989 through 1993 - coincided with a time of personal crisis for my husband, my young children, and me. Because of our “present distress”, didn't really focus much on what was happening in the world of politics, except if it was a “Bush agenda item” that was in some way work-related. Do remember that the campaigning FOR the presidency took on a ruthless and vicious tone. Once elected, however, Bush Sr. said something about being glad it was over and moving toward “a kinder and gentler America” . You'll have to ask him directly where he was coming from with that statement. Recollections of that time period in my life are very blurry.
- SUGGESTED READING: A truly definitive, deeply researched, and highly readable biography of President George H. W. Bush (1989–1993), the book most historians and reviewers point to is Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham. It’s widely regarded as the most complete and insightful portrait of Bush’s life, character, and presidency.
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42nd POTUS, William Clinton (1993 – 2001)
People say things got much better for the general population during Clinton's years in the Oval Office. Sadly, the only thing that pops out of my memory box is a brew-ha-ha about him getting a B.J. from a White House intern and cries for his impeachment. And … uuummm … ??? Oh yeah! Lots of Saturday Night Live comedy skits.
Around about the same time, things did start getting better for my family, and life was becoming less stressful and distressful. But the changes or improvements can not be attributed to whoever the leader of the nation was. It's the leader of the Fox family who gets full credit for turning things around. We weathered the storm with my husband at the ship's helm, and he steered us through perilous and treacherous “waters”.
We passed through and survived to meet and greet POTUS Number 43. Next!
- SUGGESTED READING: Deeply researched and highly readable biography of President Bill Clinton, the book most historians and reviewers point to is Bill Clinton: The American Presidents Series: The 42nd President, 1993-2001 by Michael Tomasky. It offers a balanced, modern, and accessible portrait of his life, political rise, presidency, and post‑presidential years.
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