Things to know about George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush, who died late Friday night, was largely known for his work in public office, from his time as a Texas congressman and CIA director to his years in the White House as president and Ronald Reagan’s vice president. But the World War II hero and great-grandfather also was an avid skydiver, played in the first-ever College World Series and was the longest-married president in U.S. history.
Here’s a closer look at those and other elements of his life:
Nicknames: George H.