Power and Influence: George H.W. Bush, By: Lauren Duncan

George H.W. Bush has made a lasting impact on the United States of America, and a place near and dear to our hearts; College Station, Texas. Bush was known to be one of the most qualified candidates to run for office during his time. Many of his qualifications revolved around the power and influence he had the ability of incorporating into leading our nation. He learned much about what it meant to lead a country as he served as a the vice president prior to becoming the president of the United States. Bush focused his presidency on the traditional American values that have been set forth by our ancestors, and I truly believe he gained a great deal of respect from his followers in doing so. For instance, he was passionate about the people our country is made up of, and he wanted to treat everyone with the upmost respect despite their race, religion, and/or ethnicity. Some say it best when they state Bush was a man who was focused on making the U.S. a "kinder and gentler nation" (whitehouse.gov). In addition to serving our country as president, George H.W. Bush has played a big part on A&M's very own campus. Bush was approached not long after his term ended by members of the university and was asked if he'd have his presidential library located on A&M's campus. The George H.W. Bush Library is an incredible sight to see and it has become one of most intriguing parts of our campus. As you can see, this man proved to Aggies all around the world that he was worthy of holding such a special piece of A&M's campus, and for that he will always be at the core of our university. This man is someone who truly practiced what he preached, giving him the ability to maintain power over our country and influence people all over the world in the most positive and endearing ways.