George H.W. Bush inaugural address: Jan. 20, 1989

[@hillmaster8580]

Fun fact: 4 days after this, Ted Bundy would be executed.

[@colinbagel860]

Ted buddy and George w bush age is only one year apart

[@abren5974]

Colin Bages More like 4 months

[@crowtservo]

Good riddance.

[@slapshot68]

Wonder if they allowed him to watch this

[@ikidu1102]

@HillMaster85 Rightfully so.

[@asadlionish]

Back days when democratic and republicans respect each other on the stage right after campaign.

[@garrysnett1566]

bless.u.41 1989.

[@lukesherman8633]

Now it is only republicans that respect one and other

[@patrickfarrell5887]

We've come a long way still when they'd challenge each other to duals.

[@SavageHulk2002]

@@lukesherman8633 lol

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

Unlike watching these older videos, Because of that, because now everything is so ugly.

[@jackson5116]

3:18 look how young W. was there!

[@lukasnummer1]

I don´t think he has changed that much!

[@bombiss_9124]

Jack Son he looks like Will Ferrell’s Bush

[@andrewtran7580]

He looks older than his dad

[@manbehindacameras1617]

He thinking inside his head: "I can't wait to win in 96." Only for his father to lose in 92.

[@god-of-war-fan]

@@andrewtran7580 no, he doesn't.

[@cristianbonilla5106]

My mother actually met him in the early 90s before I was born. I still have a photograph of him and my mom at an airline to this day. He is truly timeless. Still one of the most unforgettable leaders in our nation's history.

[@islanders1329fan]

He was a wonderful class act. That’s for sure

[@gamedrop3262]

@@islanders1329fan you have no idea the darkness within this person

[@CrisisMoon7]

@@gamedrop3262 elaborate

[@ghassanjneinaty4421]

@@CrisisMoon7 He was the butcher of Iraq. He deserved to be trailed for war crimes he committed during the gulf war

[@samarmisra4922]

I have a soft spot with great respect towards him and his family despite being more of a Democrat, and blessed to have met his granddaughter Barbara Pierce Bush in Atlanta earlier in the year and what a golden memorable moment meeting her. I always remember how President GH W Bush or Bush Senior visited my Alma mater Birmingham-Southern in 1989 May for something for an Environmental Act. I pray my Alma mater stays with crisis currently going on financially.

[@alexburt6995]

This is a real American President. The first President I was really aware of when I was growing up. A dignified and intellectual figure. I hope America can get back to this style of leadership.

[@jasondonellan776]

Hate to say this these days are long gone politics are destroyed

[@rashardstallworth209]

This man is one of the greatest public speakers the world has ever known

[@radscodyp1233]

And a great man! God bless you 41!!!!

[@theraiden1018]

@@radscodyp1233 imagine thinking a war criminal is a great man

[@radscodyp1233]

@@theraiden1018 You’re thinking of 44, not 41.

[@henrylister5530]

@@radscodyp1233 45 escalated drone warfare btw. Although I do like 41

[@michaelbailey702]

@@radscodyp1233 you’re such a hypocrite and this is why I hate Republicans as much as I hate Liberals. Bush HW was involved with Regan in going behind Congress back and selling weapons to Iran with Ollie North. Like Obama did. These people are hypocritical and supporting them just means you’re letting the nostalgia get in the way.

[@user-fu7zf4ck9z]

RIP George H. W. Bush

[@MichaelScott-cp7pz]

He died on November 30 2018 😢Rip

[@usa6207]

@Nick I am not from United States, but I love G.H.W.Bush🇺🇸41, R.I.P.

[@lukasnummer1]

What a wonderful speech. SO well put, everything he said. As a German, I am very thankful for his presidency.

[@samarmisra4922]

I loved visiting your country Germany in 2012 and i a US citizen.

[@SavageHulk2002]

Such an underrated president no one ever appreciates what he did for this country

[@madenthecountrybabylikegri1261]

That "NEW WORLD ORDER" he always held so high. Told of his true intention. NWO will be socialist goverment and we real Americans will not fall for it. We will not support its evil hands or feet. We the people are familiar with it's tounge. And Bush spoke with it's tounge. And so did his son. This was when so many good christians where asleep.

[@raghul0078]

@@madenthecountrybabylikegri1261 yep. After cold war US presidents became weaker. They are not as comparable as before. US could have crushed China in 1990s but missed that opportunity.

[@dillon1346]

One of the last great President's. I remember him as a child. Even though I became a democrat. This is one Republican President I would have voted for. No human is perfect, but you can tell this man was of goodness. R.I.P Mr. President

[@MrLuckyMuffin]

He did some crazy bad stuff to keep the Middle East using the dollar

[@daniloonuk]

and all comments that include passing of tihs man are not good MR @RD

[@jamesonfl7723]

Trump = best president ever. Good thing we'll have him again in 2024 :)

[@thegeopoliticalforecaster2994]

@@jamesonfl7723 no you won’t

[@jamesonfl7723]

@@thegeopoliticalforecaster2994 Have fun moving to Canada.

[@3.2Carrera]

He spoke of timeless concepts. This speech is one of them.

[@DiaChris2004]

1 Year after his death, we will never forget 😭😭😭😭

[@adxiieaffirmations5378]

Amen ❤️💙✨

[@abcdecghijklmn]

3

[@diamondsking3790]

He never had a pandemic in his life

[@ThomasNovLoh]

RIP George H. W. Bush [1924 - 2018]

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

Incredible man

[@imrandafterdar4929]

RIP BUSH We are gonna miss you Your fan from Saudi Arabia

[@islanders1329fan]

I miss this kind of Republican Party. Back when they and Democrats may not always see eye to eye, but they always believed they can work stuff out together and stay unified for the sake of the country’s democracy and laws and constitution. Sad this won’t be coming back.

[@noahhumbard724]

Well when the democrats have moved very very far to the left of dangerous properations yeah hopefully it will never happen again when they are as far left currently

[@irishspagetti6565]

Far left? if they actually moved far left, we would have universal Healthcare and free college

[@irishspagetti6565]

It's the Republican party that moved to straight up fascism

[@dimitarmargaritov]

@@irishspagetti6565 Would it be fair to say the Democrats today are more like the Republicans from back then?

[@Santaclauseeee]

Bush RIP, now you're with your lovely wife. You two will be missed.

[@divyadijay2709]

Amen to that. One of this country's most underrated presidents of all time.

[@SHAOLINSLUMSS]

Divya Dijay indeed. one of the biggest cocaine importers in the world

[@odim7960]

One of the biggest war crimes in history, indeed a great man. The only reason he stayed alive for so long is because even Satan doesn’t want him

[@ThePrinceofLight-j2l]

He's in a better place!!

[@coldplayfan6070]

Not only that, but Bush and Barbara are reunited with Reagan and Nancy!

[@jamesodom4980]

This is how a real man speaks.

[@JoshKoahou]

Rest easy, Mr. President. Thank you for your service to our beautiful country.

[@lomejordever]

I respect and admire you very much Mr President George H W Bush one of the greatest Presidents Thank you so much for your service and God Bless you!

[@heewa83]

What a inspiring, powerful speech. This man was a man of principle and dignity

[@L_back]

He always is. We must bring him back

[@HerecomestheNixs]

Such an underated President Rip George HW Bush.

[@ericalbertson6621]

George HW is one of the most under appreciated presidents

[@audiomxr]

RIP Mr. President thanks for showing us what leadership and character look like.

[@travissanders3838]

Rest in peace mr. President and Godspeed

[@farid1406]

Always loved him for the tribute he paid to President Reagan at the very start of the speech. You can tell the affection is genuine.

[@adamcapozzoli1950]

PSAT brought me here

[@constantinesmith5972]

Same. That speech was truly profound

[@midnightstudies]

yup

[@kostaskossivakis1947]

Whats PSAT?

[@thoteater1756]

Kostas Kossivakis a test for kids in Texas (or maybe the whole country idk I live in Texas) to practice the SAT

[@kostaskossivakis1947]

Ah ok thanks

[@mag6694703]

America back in those days seem so peaceful and just. Mr President, R.I.P

[@JG-jh4fh]

Just be strong and courageous for the Lord never forgets you.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

'the totalitarian era is passing' 29 years on, sadly that brief optimism is gone today we have Xi, Putin, Erdogan, Duterte and other Autocrats

[@rogermrogerm]

It’s awful too that MAGA has taken over the Republican Party, and those who support MAGA also think Putin is a respectable guy…

[@visionairetv149]

One of the last real presidents with a sense of humor.

[@brianmao5296]

RIP Barbara Bush.

[@Santaclauseeee]

They're now both together. RIP Barbara and Bush Sr.

[@kenny7469]

Why can't we have person like this again! Do we not have anyone comparable to this anymore in United States?

[@Nwkryze780]

No not really he was the model American, him and R. Reagan

[@thomassmart821]

He and Ronald Reagan were amazing

[@BrandonHanson]

Thank you and rest in peace George H.W. Bush. When he said peaceful and prosperous time in his speech (while the Cold War was coming to an end). This is truly something I miss about putting someone in charge of our nation. Thank you for your military service Bush and God Bless.

[@ConnorMiller417]

It’s 2024 and I can still confidently say that this man was the very last great President we’ve had. President Bush was a great leader and a tremendous human being. If you look at his resume, he expanded voting rights, had a tremendous foreign policy, and paved the way for Americans with disabilities to gain employment. He was an American hero and he’s sorely missed. RIP President Bush ❤

[@showtimemahomesttv6320]

rip george bush

[@heilmetropolis8144]

r.i.p bush

[@johnhay6400]

RIP, George Herbert Walker Bush, a courageous, humble, and dignified public servant. Over the last few years, authoritarianism and isolationism have crept back into the Western world. We should view this speech today as a clarion call to defend the values of liberal democracy and the international institutions that secure them.

[@frankmiranda707]

Watching this while watching President Bush's State Funeral #RIPGeorgeHWBush You served America throughout your life and i salute you for protecting our nation. Thank You President Bush!

[@RodneyThomas]

Rest In Peace Sir!

[@ethancooke593]

Loved the part about unity and bipartisanship. "The American people await action. They didn't send us here to bicker."

[@yrbirthday]

Key points: -The free-market should govern us to a greater extant -We should cut social support programs -Moral corruption is to blame, we should be sending more people to prisons -The country will prosper, but you will have less. turn to Christianity for comfort through the coming hardships -We're going to start another unprovoked war in a vulnerable country with valuable resources, don't compare it to Vietnam

[@elisabettacorbetta3237]

In my heart George Bush is my President forever. ❤️

[@Perseverance0626]

Great speech by such an underrated POTUS

[@erniecarrillo8382]

Heck no the man led the country through a war

[@dvchel]

He did have a 89% approval rating after the Gulf War and kicking out Saddam etc. Only surpassed by his son, George W., following 911 and having a 91% peak approval rating.

[@jnation29]

He was a smart and articulate man. Too bad his son was a complete doofus.

[@space_4736]

What an amazing president. It’s a shame that even with a 70% approval rating, he still lost reelection.

[@jessicamessica2271]

President George H W Bush I was just a baby when you were president, but you seemed like a really nice guy

[@bent9798]

To me,he is the greatest president in the past decades

[@justindysinger]

Ben T Same here. I like him more than all of his successors.

[@charliefreemansingsandspeaks]

As someone born during Bush 41’s last full year in office, it was a real mind blower to see Bush 43 and Jeb so young

[@dieselburner4461]

Awh man who’s gonna be the one to turn up everything at the bohemian Grove without HW??

[@theshadownarwhal2546]

Him, Barbara, Robin And Ronald Reagan are seeing each other again

[@nathanfoleney6011]

You wrote was twice in your description cbs news.

[@thegamersfaction6343]

6:53 this part of the speech really exemplifies the generation that HW was part of, when community meant something

[@Oj7748]

God fearing man and a good father..I pray my kids will talk about me at my funeral they way your son did at yours...rest in peace no. 41

[@pattibreton6393]

RIP George H.W. Bush. Thank you for serving the country's president.

[@stevencohen624]

I just read that he passed away yesterday. :( Rest in peace, Mr. President.

[@privatenumber6015]

Now that his beloved "New World Order" has almost taken over the entire world, I imagine that he is RIP. None of ther rest of us will, however. As for me, I will only rest when his fellow Nazis join him.

[@twiggy1253]

@@privatenumber6015 You are crazy

[@ryanlogan2911]

2:30 is that Aliester Crowley

[@chesterbfan1983]

George HW Bush is such a Great Man!

[@austinsimmons4393]

Rest In Peace President George Herbert Walker Bush. Thank you so much for your absolutely wonderful service to this great nation of ours! You will be truly missed! You and Barbara fly high!!!!!

[@Liolah]

I like as he said in his speech “We know what works: freedom works. We know what right: freedom is right”

[@bradyfry8031]

I've said it before I'll say it again, Bush and Ford despite being Republicans seemed to always have a bipartisan attitude when it came to many thing's. Their personalities are what I strive to emulate.

[@kaiverse9568]

For his age at the time He looking damn fine

[@johndanielson3777]

Back when Republicans had sanity and decency. RIP 41

[@michaeldesanta1137]

They were the only party to have it

[@drevenypribor6144]

@nate Kennedy’s were decent politicians

[@person3070]

@@nate-ds9tg Truman? Kennedy? Ummm. Uhhhh. Frick, the list ends there

[@righand]

Can someone explain how someone can give a speech to this caliber. Is it memorized?

[@craigs973]

The election of George HW Bush was the first news story I remember as a child.

[@nickczarnota5631]

0:51 JEB

[@danielhaslam5179]

And Bush Jr. at 3:17

[@lukesherman8633]

Daniel Haslam he looked so young back than

[@jamesdichiara632]

rip barbra bush june 8th 1925. april 2018

[@tyrell.]

I believe you mean "jeb!"

[@Alex-rw9bd]

Smh we should’ve clapped.

[@davidalder2677]

RIP Mr. President

[@bryanbridges2987]

9:00 Amazing, we learned that. We must have forgotten again.

[@christripodi7071]

Rest in Peace to a great man wish we had someone with your dedication and love for this country to step up today

[@jakepalgon]

If you close your eyes, you hear Ned Flanders.

[@Saoirse_don_Phalaistín]

If you plug your ears you'll see Ned Flanders

[@eisenhowerrepublican4237]

R.I.P. George Herbert Walker Bush 1926 - 2018

[@angeljohnson6665]

EisenhowerRepublican yes

[@angeljohnson6665]

oh he passed on?

[@samchristie913]

Rest in peace George H W Bush 1924-2018

[@beyoncewelcome8154]

Beautiful times. I thank God.

[@gz1737]

RIP 41

[@BenChenille]

Modest presidents so rare nowadays, just saying. He is the best type of politicians that people can hope for.

[@MrLuckyMuffin]

Reagan is confused😂 like what? I didn’t do anything good 😂

[@raunchdressing2204]

he didn't know where he was the last 2 years

[@briangray5809]

30 years ago

[@bjv93]

Does anyone else get any major Ned Flanders vibes from George H. W? No hate, just thought it was funny I finally realized who he's reminded me of.

[@skcku6281]

RIP President Bush!

[@blakelightcap4835]

January 20, 1989 - January 20, 1993 4 years.

[@jackson5116]

After watching this, I kind of wish now I had voted for him instead of Clinton....

[@ethantaube2512]

RIP Mr. President. You were and will always be my hero. I hope you get Barbara and Robin a big hug from all of us as Americans. War Hero and President

[@AlekPurba]

Happy Birthday His Majesty President George Herbert Walker Bush ( born 12th June 1924 ). I consider You as my grand father. Best Regards. Alek Ansawarman from Indonesia.

[@smurfman3700]

PSAT?

[@thespecter5164]

I miss this guy already but I'm glad he saw the Astros won the world series

[@matthewsedillo7062]

Rest in peace Bush 41 President George H W Bush

[@ekenepaul]

What does he mean by "A Thousand Points of Lights" ?

[@newbygettingeducated5152]

16:06 listen he talks about talking candid and subtle then says will stay close to the Soviet union in national security

[@newbygettingeducated5152]

18:13 he says he looks for more tolerance which today we have to much...

[@inlovewithi]

Serious question, but why did Barbara Bush look so old. 2:23 I mean she's 64 here. Other than the body movement which seems fine, if you'd told me she was in her 80s here I wouldn't bat an eye.

[@michaelamankwaa706]

After Robin's death both George and Barbara went through a hard time and her hair grew gray prematurely.

[@jonathanfanning9558]

What an extraordinary truth.

[@duckeatsbread5644]

How did he not feel cold only wearing a suit? The temperature then should be around -10 celsius look at what reagan was wearing and bush only wore a suit how did he not feel cold.

[@sbella6719]

Kinder, gentler, simpler times for me. I want to be inspired by those times as I keep moving forward.

[@dantemason3559]

Reunited with his daughter robin and his loving wife Barbara bush

[@jacobandmore3915]

I cried watching this. As an Independent with both Conservative and Liberal views and someone who loves the presidents. He is my favorite president of all time and third favorite person to have ever walked this earth (2 being Apostle Paul, and 1 being Jesus). I wish I could’ve met him.

[@samarmisra4922]

Wow! I was 5 then and in kindergarten. What a time.

[@williamstocker584]

Time flys

[@lastcommodore9651]

The last great Republican POTUS.

[@lukesherman8633]

LastCommodore hello president trump is the new Regan 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@charlesc470]

What made him great?

[@ThePrinceofLight-j2l]

"They didn't send us here to bicker" 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kindnesslove2271]

Omg this is just some refreshing words. In a world where words become so DARK. Lord I ask that you raise up more leaders like this. God bless America

[@johnwaffleh2p70]

Fun Fact HW was the first “Ivy League”President since Kennedy

[@amm2900]

I came to hear a good inaugural speech by a president and this is it.

[@ekenepaul]

What does he refer by "A Thousand Points of Lights" ?

[@newbygettingeducated5152]

Illuminati ...the mother of darkness ....Belgium....look up...it is real.

[@Robertt.Smithjr]

New world order

[@jenniferedlund369]

He had no idea desert storm was about to hit him hard in the next couple years...