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‘Destiny and Power’ chronicles the life of George H. W. Bush, from his family’s beginnings in a Midwest tool company to his service in World War II and subsequent ventures in Texas oil. It follows his ascent through Congress, the U.N. ambassadorship, CIA leadership, the vice presidency, and finally the U.S. presidency, noting the unique historical context of a generation that saw the son also become president. Meacham draws on interviews and Bush’s presidential diaries to provide an intimate portrait of a man who navigated American politics with a blend of service and traditional leadership.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Jon Meacham
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