July 13 of what year marked the first time George H.W. Bush served as U.S. president?

July 12, 2011 By Chad Vander Veen

Answer: 1985

Though not elected until 1988, George H.W. Bush nonetheless was the President for just under 8 hours today in 1985. President Reagan had undergone colon surgery and invoked the 25th Amendment, elevating then-Vice President Bush to Acting President of the United States. Bush was the first person to serve as Acting President.

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