The 1988 United States presidential election was defined by the victory of Republican George H.W. Bush over Democrat Michael Dukakis.
During George H. W. Bush's presidency from 1989 to 1993, he negotiated the end of the Cold War, struggled with a large federal deficit, and signed several new laws.
Republican President Bush faced opposition for many of his initiatives by the Democratic Congress, resulting in a gridlocked government.
Foreign policy during George H. W. Bush's presidency was characterized by military operations in Panama and the Gulf War.
Under George H. W. Bush's administration in the early 1990s, the United States entered into a mild recession that lasted for six months.
The 1992 presidential election featured Republican President George H.W. Bush, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton, and independent candidate Ross Perot.