George Bush Sr. on Families & Children

President of the U.S., 1989-1993; Former Republican Rep. (TX)

Family creed: Your word is your bond; be good loser & winner

The family philosophy was spelled out in a letter that Dad came across a few years ago. Generations later, it reminds me that the values of our family have remained the same. The letter was written by my great-grandfather George Herbert Walker. It was dated May 22, 1920, and addressed to his 4 youngest children. To me, it clearly spells out our family's creed.

"Always remember, my dear boys, that you are gentlemen and not muckers and that your word is your bond and inviolate. Go on and you will live to become useful men and good citizens. Use your heads. Be good losers and winners, too, play fair, and if in doubt, give the other fellow the benefit of it, and you will also grow to be good sportsmen, than which there is nothing finer. Give me a man who is one, and I will show you a man of high character and principles."

Source: My Father, My President, by Doro Koch Bush, p. 10 , Oct 6, 2006

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