George H.W. Bush Coverage

GARY PEARCE: Will the 16-year itch get scratched in 2024?

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 -- The 2024 battle lines are being drawn. Biden is pushing a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. A Morning Consult poll said 77% of Americans support it, including 59% of Republicans. But Republicans in Congress unanimously oppose it. Will voters think Republicans are obstructionists - or that Democrats are overreaching?

BRET STEPHENS: A presidency without humor

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 -- "He never lost his sense of humor," former Sen. Alan Simpson said of George H.W. Bush. "Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life. ... He knew what his mother and my mother always knew: Hatred corrodes the container it's carried in." Did President Donald Trump catch any of this? Sen. Lindsey Graham, the episodically spineful Republican from South Carolina, has claimed that, in private, the 45th president is "funny as hell" and has "a great sense of humor." If so, it's a better kept secret than his tax returns.

On the Record: George H.W. Bush's life and legacy

Brad Johansen discusses President George H.W. Bush with Kathryn Brown, who was in Washington, D.C., as the nation mourned his death, and Amanda Lamb, who interviewed him as a young reporter.

On the Record preview: Bush memories, majestic national celebration of life

WRAL's Kathryn Brown and Amanda Lamb share memories of the legacy of George H.W. Bush.

Funeral for President George HW Bush

About 1,200 mourners are expected at St. Martin's, the nation's largest Episcopal church, for Thursday's funeral service for President H.W. Bush. The service will feature eulogies from Bush's secretary of state and grandson and music from country star Reba McEntire.

Journal from WWII describes Bush rescue

A Missouri man was shocked to find first-hand account of President George H.W. Bush's rescue at sea in his late uncle's war journal.

Interim UNC president recalls working with President Bush

Dr. Bill Roper, the new interim president of the University of North Carolina, worked on President George H.W. Bush's staff to help pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. He shares some of his memories of that time after attending Bush's funeral in Washington, D.C.

George W. Bush, Michelle Obama share sweet moment at funeral

At the state funeral of his father, former President George H.W. Bush, greeted the dignitaries in the front row, including the Clintons and the Trumps. Also in the front row were Michelle Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama. Bush appeared to hand something from his left hand to his right hand, then on to Mrs. Obama. She smiled and closed her fist, apparently around something Bush had handed her.

Michelle Obama and George W. Bush share a warm moment (and maybe a candy)

In times of sorrow, we lean on those close to us. And if we're lucky, those people can make us smile.

Analysis by Brenna Williams, CNN

Photos: Nation honors Bush

In Washington, people paid their respects to America's 41st president, George H.W. Bush.

Family, friends, dignitaries attend Bush's funeral in Washington

The 41st president's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral will bring together the Bush family, friends, the current and former presidents and foreign officials.

President Bush's funeral now hours away

President Bush's casket has been lying in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda since Monday, with a river of mourners passing through around the clock. The viewing comes to a close at 7 a.m. today before the casket and the family will arrive at the cathedral for an 11 a.m. funeral.

D.G. MARTIN: A plaque for Bush at UNC?

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 -- Bob Epting, chair of Chapel Hill's historic district commission, explained that during World War II, President George H.W. Bush and about 15,000 other prospective U.S. Navy pilots were part of a pre-flight training program at Chapel Hill. "It is a shame that there is no marker here for Bush and the others."

Elizabeth Dole remembers fun memories with Bush family

Thousands of people have filed past the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to pay their respects. WRAL's Kathryn Brown spoke exclusively with Elizabeth Dole today about her memories of the former president.

Elizabeth Dole remembers Bush as 'servant leader'

Thousands of people have filed past the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to pay their respects.

Kathryn Brown, WRAL anchor/reporter

Coach K joins sports legends to pay respects to Bush

Duke's Coach Krzyzewski joined other notable names in sports to pay their respects to former President George H.W. Bush on Tuesday.

Bob Dole salutes Bush's casket

An emotional moment at the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday, when, with help, former Senator Bob Dole got out of his wheelchair and saluted the late former President George H.W. Bush. Both men served in World War II.

Bush's service dog arrives at US Capitol to say goodbye

Sully, the yellow lab who served at George H.W. Bush's service dog made a stop at the US Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday morning.

Bill Leslie: My interview with President Bush

President Bush was warm and kind when I met him. I really liked what he said later: "Politics doesn't have to be mean. Bill Clinton beat me like a drum in the election but that doesn't mean we can't be friends."

President George H.W. Bush lies in state

Former President George H.W. Bush will lie in state in the Rotunda with his coffin on display for public viewing until Wednesday morning. He will be the 11th president to lie in state there; others include Gerald R. Ford in 2006 and 2007 and Ronald Reagan in 2004.

People of all ages, backgrounds head to Capitol to pay respects to former President Bush

People of all ages from across the country headed to the U.S. Capitol on Monday night to pay their respects to the former President George H.W. Bush.

Postal Service to suspend most deliveries, close offices to honor George H.W. Bush on Wednesday

The US Postal Service announced it will "suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity" on Wednesday for the national day of mourning honoring the late former President George H.W. Bush.

By Kate Sullivan, CNN

Former President Bush 'loved everything about his life'

Ret. SFC Michael Elliott remembers a relationship with former President George H.W. Bush that went well beyond three tandem jumps.

NC soldier has place in history in honoring Bush's memory

Matthew Blanton, a private in the Third U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), kept the count as the Army honored former Pres. George H. W. Bush with a 21-gun salute.

Soldier remembers thrill, honor of soaring with former President Bush

After his retirement, former President George H. W. Bush got his adrenaline fix by sky-diving. He made at least three tandem jumps with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, once for the dedication of his presidential library in Texas and the other two for his 85th and 90th birthdays.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL reporter