On November 30 George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas. He was 94 years old. Bush's death marks the end of a life of extraordinary achievement and impact, from serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II to becoming commander-in-chief decades later. He became the second president to be the father of a president, led the world out of the Cold War, and passed landmark legislation for Americans with disabilities.
Here are five facts on President George H.W. Bush's major accomplishments:
1. Immediately after graduating from high school Bush was sworn into the Navy, becoming one of the youngest naval aviators at the time. In 1944, Bush's plane was shot down with anti-aircraft fire, according to Business Insider. While Bush parachuted into the ocean and managed to survive, two of his comrades were killed. This earned Bush a Distinguished Flying Cross, the nation's oldest military aviation award. He is also the last U.S. president to have served in combat.
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