Journey to the Presidency | George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Journey to the Presidency

As Vice President, George Bush traveled an estimated 1.3 million miles, a distance equal to about fifty-four trips around the world! An interactive map details this impressive amount of travel, and interactive programs allow you the opportunity to view hundreds of documents from the Library's Archives regarding some of these important trips. Also included are many articles and pictures which record this important stepping stone for the soon-to-be President.
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In this exhibit, you can read about George H.W. Bush's campaign for president, his acceptance of the bid as vice president and his campaign with Ronald Reagan.
An overview of George Bush's service as vice president
A closer look at the Journey to the Presidency exhibit, including a video about the shooting of President Reagan and a map portraying Vice President Bush's vast world travels.
This portion of the exhibit depicts the end of George Bush’s tenure as vice president, along with his presidential campaign of 1988.