FEBRUARY 2011: TWO ONE TERM PRESIDENTS? ONE GIVES THE OTHER A MEDAL

Posted By on July 16th, 2011

President Obama presents the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to former President George H.W. Bush Tuesday at the White House. Mr. Obama said Mr. Bush’s “humility and his decency reflects the very best of the American spirit.” (Associated Press)
President Obama presents the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to former President George H.W. Bush Tuesday at the White House. Mr. Obama said Mr. Bush's "humility and his decency reflects the very best of the American spirit." (Associated Press)

In awarding the medal to President Bush, President Obama said “We honor George Herbert Walker Bush for service to America that spanned nearly 70 years. From a decorated Navy pilot who nearly gave his life in World War II to U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; from CIA director to U.S. envoy to China to the vice presidency — his life is a testament that public service is a noble calling.

“As President, he expanded America’s promise to new immigrants and people with disabilities. He reduced nuclear weapons. He built a broad international coalition to expel a dictator from Kuwait. When democratic revolutions swept across Eastern Europe, it was the steady diplomatic hand of President Bush that made possible an achievement once thought impossible — ending the Cold War without firing a shot.”

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