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The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power

Season 1
The triumphant, tragic and heroic story of one of the most powerful political families in American history, told through archival footage and interviews.
20228 episodes
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Part One: Fathers and Sons
    May 23, 2023
    43min
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    After returning from war, George H.W. Bush reunited with his sweetheart Barbara. They married and had their first child — another future president.
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  2. S1 E2 - Part Two: The Price of Loyalty
    August 18, 2022
    43min
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    Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush was betrayed by Richard Nixon.
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  3. S1 E3 - Part Three: A Family Triumph
    August 18, 2022
    43min
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    George H.W. Bush became a loyal vice president to Ronald Reagan. His son George committed to a life of sobriety and helped propel his father to the presidency.
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  4. S1 E4 - Part Four: First Family
    August 18, 2022
    43min
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    The Bushes finally made it to the White House, but having a father as president hit Neil Bush hard when he became involved in the S&L scandal of the 1980s.
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  5. S1 E5 - Part Five: A Sibling Rivalry
    August 18, 2022
    43min
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    Brothers George W. and Jeb Bush were determined to make it to the governor's mansion, but only one succeeded.
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  6. S1 E6 - Part Six: End of a Dynasty?
    August 18, 2022
    43min
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    President George W. Bush strived to secure the second term his father never won. But the war he started in Iraq will cast a long shadow on the family.
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The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power Trailer
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The triumphant, tragic and heroic story of one of the most powerful political families in American history, told through archival footage and interviews.
The triumphant, tragic and heroic story of one of the most powerful political families in American history, told through archival footage and interviews.
The triumphant, tragic and heroic story of one of the most powerful political families in American history, told through archival footage and interviews.

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English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Starring
Ed HarrisGeorge W. BushGeorge H.W. Bush
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