Abstract
George W. Bush began life as the fortunate, privileged son of an ambitious young World War II hero, determined to make his fortune early in life. The subsequent success of his father, George Bush, in the highly competitive oil industry, followed by high executive positions in two Republican administrations, public service as the nation’s vice president and then election as president, set incredibly high expectations for George W., the oldest son who bore the proud name of his prominent father.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Copyright information
© 2008 Robert Swansbrough
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Swansbrough, R. (2008). The Fortunate Son: Star-Spangled Eyes. In: Test by Fire. The Evolving American Presidency Series. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230611870_2
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230611870_2
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, New York
Print ISBN: 978-0-230-60100-0
Online ISBN: 978-0-230-61187-0
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies CollectionPolitical Science and International Studies (R0)