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These pages are excerpts from George Bush Sr.'s Daily Presidential Diary. Details of Bush's meetings, activities, and even conversations were meticulously recorded. This particular day, January 19, 1991, was during the Gulf War. Examine the documents closely to gain insight into how the President spent his day. Do any activities stand out to you?
Investigate the source using the zoom and navigational tools in the Flash player and then answer the questions below.
List five specific things that President Bush did on January 19th.
Which activities of the day were related to the Gulf War? How many war-related meetings or conversations occurred that day? What other government officials were in attendance?
How different do you think the entry would be if a war had not been going on?