George H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Low Blood Pressure, Fatigue

BIDDEFORD, ME — Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Maine after experiencing low blood pressure and fatigue, a spokesman for the family tweeted Sunday. Bush, the nation's 41st president who served one term from 1989 to 1993, was taken to Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, Maine, Sunday, wrote spokesman Jim McGrath.

"He will likely remain there for a few days for observation," the tweet said. "The former president is awake and alert, and not in any discomfort."

A spokeswoman for the hospital told The Associated Press that all information would be released by the Bush family.

The elder Bush had reportedly been spending his summer at the family's compound in Kennebunkport. On Saturday, he had attended a pancake breakfast at a local American Legion.

Barbara Bush, George's wife of 73 years, died last month and he had to be hospitalized for an infection that spread to his blood the day after her funeral. George H.W. Bush remained hospitalized in Houston for nearly two weeks.

The Bushes were the longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history.

President @GeorgeHWBush was taken to Southern Maine Health Care (@SMHCHealth) today after experiencing low blood pressure and fatigue. He will likely remain there for a few days for observation. The former president is awake and alert, and not in any discomfort.
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) May 27, 2018

Delighted to join the veterans, including my dear friend Gen. Brent Scowcroft, at the @AmericanLegion Post 159 monthly pancake breakfast in Kennebunkport today. This weekend we remember, and thank, all who have given their lives for our great country. pic.twitter.com/VQgfPmt5rw
— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) May 26, 2018

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