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A political gaffe is a mistake or blunder in speech or action made by a politician that attracts media attention and public scrutiny.
George W. Bush was famous for making gaffes
George H. W. Bush
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George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 43rd vice president under Ronald Reagan. His son,
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…them as more honest reflections of their inner thoughts than scripted statements. One well-known example occurred in 1988 when then-U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush accidentally stated, "We've had triumphs. Made some mistakes. We've had some sex... uh... setbacks" during a campaign speech. The comment was widely…
Official portrait, 1989
Bush's Phillips Academy yearbook photo, 1942
Bush in his Grumman TBM Avenger aboard the USS San Jacinto in 1944, during World War II
Bush, top right, standing with his wife and children, mid-1960s