George Bush senior had established his own record in history. On Saturday he officially became the longest-lived ex-President of the United States, reports The Washington Times. At the time of registration of the record of Bush the elder turned 93 years and 166 days.
The 41st President of the United States surpassed the previous «record holder» Gerald Ford, who lived 93 years and 165 days. Predecessor Bush Sr., Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 93 years 120 days. The second longevity today is Jimmy Carter, who turned 93 years and 55 days.
George HW Bush was born June 12, 1924, and was elected the 41st President of the United States in 1988 at the age of 64 years. After the end of the presidential term in 1993, he retired from politics.
Unfortunately, the recent health of the former President has suffered greatly. He has repeatedly held stationary treatment in hospitals, including pneumonia.
