Politics George H.W. Bush dies at 94. The 41st president of the United States helped guide the world out of a four-decade Cold War. By Washington Post Staff November 30 at 11:52 PM Bush was a steadfast force on the international stage for decades, from his stint as an envoy to Beijing to his eight years as vice president and his one term as commander in chief from 1989 to 1993. The last veteran of World War II to serve as president, Bush came to be seen as a consummate public servant and a statesman who helped guide the nation...