George H.W. Bush "Speaking of Freedom: The Collected Speeches" Signed Limited Edition (Sealed)

Millions upon millions of Americans celebrated the inauguration of George Herbert Walker Bush on January 20, 1989. Millions upon more mourned the day as a lost opportunity for a great nation. But every American recognized his inauguration as a rare event as history in the making.

Personally signed by President George H.W. Bush directly into the book.

Now and for a limited time only, George Bush's presidency is commemorated in this stunning, rare book, Speaking of Freedom, a lovingly curated collection of this president's most vital speeches. Once again, history is in the making, this time for rare book collectors the world over once again, Easton Press has procured the ultimate in value and collectability. Your signed volume will arrive with a COA (certificate of authenticity) to guarantee that the autograph is authentic.

You need not be a supporter of President Bush Sr. to enjoy and treasure this stunning, hand-signed, Presidential Edition. For the presidential historian or serious book collector, George H. W. Bush's personal signature on his own limited edition work will be a shining jewel in your collection.

Imagine the pride and pleasure of seeing this slice of history on your bookshelf each day, knowing how few will ever possess it, and how its value will grow over the years.

Imagine passing this heirloom volume to your children and your children's children. Imagine them learning of such world-changing events as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall in our 41st president's own words, exactly as they were spoken so many decades ago. Imagine them holding this piece of history in their hands, made all the more precious and personal by President George H.W. Bush's own signature on the title page.

Invest today in history. Purchase your signed, limited, Presidential Edition of Speaking of Freedom by President George H.W. Bush today.

6 1/4" x 9 1/4", 302pp.

Speaking of Freedom

Coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of his inauguration and the commission of the USS George H.W. Bush, a collection of the forty-first president’s speeches.

Here, in his own words, is the record of George H.W. Bush’s presidency. Chosen and annotated by former President Bush, these forty-two speeches reflect his concerns, his political philosophy, and the triumphs and challenges of his years in office. Whether accepting the nomination, speaking to the Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf, presenting Presidential Citations to Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, or marking the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, these speeches, great and small, defined the first Bush years.

Marking significant events in world history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union, and U.S. military action against Iraq, this collection documents a transformative period in world history and the voice and politics of one of our great leaders.

Includes the classic Easton Press qualities:

* Premium Leather
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* Gilded Page Edges
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* Beautiful Illustrations

About President George H.W. Bush

George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12, 1924) served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Bush held a multitude of political positions prior to his presidency, including Vice President of the United States in the administration of Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) and director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Bush was born in Massachusetts to Senator Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker Bush. Following the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941, at the age of 18, Bush postponed going to college and became the youngest naval aviator in US history. He served until the end of the war, then attended Yale University. Graduating in 1948, he moved his young family to West Texas and entered the oil business, becoming a millionaire by the age of 40.

He became involved in politics soon after founding his own oil company, serving as a member of the House of Representatives, among other positions. He ran unsuccessfully for president of the United States in 1980, but was chosen by party nominee Ronald Reagan to be the vice presidential nominee; the two were subsequently elected. During his tenure, Bush headed administration task forces on deregulation and fighting drug abuse.

In 1988, Bush launched a successful campaign to succeed Reagan as president, defeating Democratic opponent Michael Dukakis. Foreign policy drove the Bush presidency; operations were conducted in Panama and the Persian Gulf at a time of world change; the Berlin Wall fell in 1989 and the Soviet Union dissolved two years later. Domestically, Bush reneged on a 1988 campaign promise and raised taxes amidst a struggle with Congress. In the wake of economic concerns, he lost the 1992 presidential election to Democrat Bill Clinton.

Bush is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd and current President of the United States, and Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida.