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A 1992 Christmas card from president George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush. Cards during Bush’s presidency usually centred on the White House.

This president had a 30,000-strong Christmas card list. The writing began in May

A volunteer spent seven months addressing envelopes to everyone from the president’s favourite waiter to Queen Elizabeth.

  • Alex Schiffer

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Since America's early days, leading politicians have had to contend with awkward problems posed by their family members.

Sully, President George H.W. Bush's service dog, lies in front of his casket.

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Trump on the fringes of presidents' group at George H.W. Bush's funeral

Trump on the fringes of presidents' group at George H.W. Bush's funeral

Former presidents Obama, Clinton and Carter and their spouses chatted easily among themselves ahead of George H.W. Bush's funeral. Then the Trumps arrived.

Sully, Bush's service dog, lies by his casket before one last journey with the former president

Sully, Bush's service dog, lies by his casket before one last journey with the former president

The yellow Labrador retriever appeared woebegone, his head slack over his front left paw, his muzzle resting on the ground.

  • Isaac Stanley-Becker

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