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George H. W. Bush, America’s 41st president, dies at 94 | Learn English phrase ‘keep a low profile’

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George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as a Navy pilot in World War II and later as a Congressman, CIA director, vice president, and president, died at the age of 94. Though he served just one term, his four years in the White House proved to be important, as he oversaw the collapse of the Soviet Union and a successful U.S. war in the Middle East. Still, the younger and more charismatic Bill Clinton defeated him in 1992. Plus, learn the English phrase “keep a low profile.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/112     Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗?日本語を話せますか? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com If you like the program, please leave a review or rat