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

George H.W. Bush used his inaugural address to discuss the drug problem in America, likening cocaine to a deadly bacteria that has hurt the body and soul of the country. He was was sworn into office on January 20, 1989.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@DiaChris2004]

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

[@adxiieaffirmations5378]

Amen ❤️💙✨

[@abcdecghijklmn]

3

[@diamondsking3790]

He never had a pandemic in his life

[@3.2Carrera]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@ThomasNovLoh]

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

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

Incredible man

[@imrandafterdar4929]

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

[@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

[@JoshKoahou]

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

[@Wesker226]

Such an underated President Rip George HW Bush.

[@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!

[@jamesodom4980]

This is how a real man speaks.

[@ericalbertson6621]

George HW is one of the most under appreciated presidents

[@travissanders3838]

Rest in peace mr. President and Godspeed

[@audiomxr]

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

[@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.

[@heilmetropolis8144]

r.i.p bush

[@kenny7469]

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

[@PaulLHale]

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

[@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.

[@RodneyThomas]

Rest In Peace Sir!

[@showtimemahomesttv6320]

rip george bush

[@visionairetv149]

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

[@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

[@jessicamessica2271]

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

[@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.

[@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…

[@kaiverse9568]

For his age at the time He looking damn fine

[@jnation29]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@charliefreeman947]

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

[@chesterbfan1983]

George HW Bush is such a Great Man!

[@dieselburner4461]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gz1737]

RIP 41

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@theshadownarwhal2546]

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

[@beyoncewelcome8154]

Beautiful times. I thank God.

[@righand]

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

[@thegamersfaction6343]

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

[@briangray5809]

30 years ago

[@whatdisd]

Ah the free market. How did that go?

[@pattibreton6393]

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

[@jonathanfanning9558]

What an extraordinary truth.

[@thespecter5164]

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

[@samchristie913]

Rest in peace George H W Bush 1924-2018

[@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

[@christripodi7071]

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

[@davidalder2677]

RIP Mr. President

[@bryanbridges2987]

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

[@jamalmiller9643]

My favorite president

[@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

[@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

[@jakep9610]

If you close your eyes, you hear Ned Flanders.

[@bothi00]

If you plug your ears you'll see Ned Flanders

[@Afghan-1919]

God Bless Gorge Bush , He was a very wise president . God bless him

[@samarmisra4922]

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

[@williamstocker584]

Time flys

[@johnwaffleh2p70]

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

[@MrLuckyMuffin]

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

[@raunchdressing2204]

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

[@matthewsedillo7062]

Rest in peace Bush 41 President George H W Bush

[@LineMountain]

Bush 41 never understood people were NOT voting for him, they were voting for a 3rd “Reagan” term.

[@jonathantorres4085]

That’s a little cruel

[@marioorellana4563]

One of the Greatest President, Thank you for your decency Rest in Paradise

[@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.

[@sbella6719]

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

[@sadeqebrahimi2925]

what a nice speech

[@ekenepaul]

Why did he bring back that statement "A Thousand Points of Lights" ?

[@Healthy_Stuff279]

I call these guys The Old Guard. We need today's leaders to be like them.👍

[@michaverny570]

🇫🇷🇷🇺🇮🇹

[@mima2238]

This man must have been horrified by Trump and what became of his party.

[@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.

[@PC-lu3zf]

The days of great leaders Mrs Thatcher Ronald Reagan great people are now gone are leaders are rubbish now.

[@ThePrinceofLight-j2l]

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

[@TimKyoutube]

hero

[@jenniferedlund369]

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

[@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.

[@matthewvidrine4066]

Best 1 term president

[@muhammadmahmud7948]

A very practical speech from an underrated president.

[@superme246]

You were one of the best POTUS for me,RIP mr.president😔

[@chobson8602]

still to me one of the best

[@Rn-gz5in]

Well said 💖💖💖

[@sgt6711]

Beautiful 1989.... i was little...

[@samarmisra4922]

I was 4 when he was inaugurated..

[@bobbyroach5488]

God BLESS AMERICA I PRAY POWER TO HELP US NOW MAN ON EARTH RIP MR.BUSH THANKS

[@fanmaxis3004]

I named all the bushes in my front yard after the bush family!

[@pnwvibes_]

Me Too!

[@kindnesslove2271]

Amen. I love a president that pray. God bless America

[@tomh888]

We should listen closely to this speech in a time where the whole world seems to evolve backwards in terms of freedom of speech, respect and fairness amongst political opponents. We seem to live in a world of hysteria where people became over reactive to any diverting opinion. We should use historical documents as this to figure out how to move again towards a more positive and forward looking attitude.

[@ryannejadian9795]

who here after the psat

[@GamerKiller2347]

R.I.P. George

[@johnmurphy7674]

3:18 George W. Bush 😁

[@mmom4754]

He is so different then

[@trevorsinclair9949]

RIP Barbara Bush

[@henrykabwe1733]

Good to see George W and Jeb Bush behind Mr. Reagan as young people

[@mohmmadsarhan3743]

Eloquent appeal

[@OhyesSofresh]

He was Great RIP

[@student86897]

RIP George Bush Love You 4Ever 🇺🇸❤️🇰🇼

[@michaverny570]

🇫🇷🇷🇺🇮🇹

[@tonyhill1264]

I was 21....God bless and protect President Trump 2024

[@sarahpamula778]

#PatriciaCornwell #LauraIngraham #McCleanHospital #SalineHospital #DrDavisAPC4ExecutiveCourt #FaceTheNation

[@historycam9880]

13:10 On the top right corner, there is young Senator, who is now, President Biden!