We all remember the quote from President George H.W. Bush… “Read my lips. NO NEW TAXES.” Only to shortly thereafter find a way to raise taxes. Albeit faced with a recession, the President broke an open lipped promise that ultimately, dealt a major blow to the Republican party. Now we have Donald Trump as President. What a change from the norm right?

How long was Bush President?

George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st President of the United States from 1988-1992. A period of four years. While he was president, grunge music became popular and the excess of the 80’s became unpopular.

Here is a quick video from the Vox YouTube Channel that talks about how he “broke” the Party.

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