George H.W. Bush and the late Barbara Bush were the longest married couple in presidential history. Their love story was truly one for the books and it’s such a touching one to hear. The two first met at a dance when they were teenagers and their love continued on for decades.
Just listen to some snippets from the love letters that they shared while George H.W. Bush served as a Navy pilot. Each word is more beautiful than the next. They were married in 1945 while George H.W. Bush was on leave from the war.
With each interview and speech, the love this couple shared for one another immediately comes through. Together, they had 5 children and 17 grandchildren. They’ve truly built a legacy of love, hope and happiness. These two are an example to us all of what love is all about.