I’m curious, what were your impressions of GHW Bush at the time? Both politically and as CIC?
He seemed to treat everyone as important, even guards.
I was detailed to the WH immediately after 9/11 and worked for W, indirectly of course, for 15 months while the federal agencies went from crisis mode to incompetence and bureaucracy as usual. I liked W personally, although I disagreed vehemently with some of his policies and decisions. I made it a point to get to know some of the cooks, bakers and stewards in the WH mess. To a person, they loved the Bushes and a few had been there during Bush 41. To say that Barbara and GHWB were loved and respected would be a gross understatement. A really good friend of mine played golf with GHWB a few times and absolutely loved the guy.