The Bush Dynasty Legacy: How George W. Bush Paid Final Tribute to George 41
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Why are they commonly called "41" and "43"?
A1: Within the Bush family and among political historians, these shorthand numbers distinguish the father-son commanders-in-chief by their order in presidential succession. George H.W. Bush was the 41st president (1989, 1993), and George W. Bush was the 43rd president (2001, 2009).
Q2: Who delivered eulogies at George H.W. Bush's state funeral?
A2: Four individuals eulogized the 41st president at Washington National Cathedral: presidential historian Jon Meacham, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson, and his son, the 43rd president George W. Bush.
Q3: Where is George H.W. Bush buried?
A3: George H.W. Bush is buried on the grounds of his presidential library at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, alongside his wife Barbara Bush and their young daughter Robin Bush.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
