President George H.W. Bush served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. He was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, and had a long career in public service, including roles as a congressman, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and director of the Central Intelligence Agency. During his presidency, Bush oversaw significant events such as the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War, which was a response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. He is remembered for his foreign policy achievements and his commitment to a "kinder, gentler" America.