| George Bush, vice president under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989, ran for the United States presidency against Democratic contender Michael Dukakis in 1988. Bush won the election after committing to develop a “kinder, gentler” America. Shown here at the 1988 Republican National Convention are, left to right, Barbara Bush; Vice President and Republican presidential candidate George Bush; Senator Dan Quayle from Indiana, Bush’s vice-presidential running mate; and Marilyn Quayle. |