Prescott Bush

Prescott Bush Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1895 Year of Death: 1972 Cause of Death: Lung cancer Religion: Occupation: Banker, Businessman, politician Spouse: Dorothy Walker Children: Five, including George H. W. Bush Relatives: George W. Bush (grandson) Military Branch: United States Army (World War I) Political Party: Republican Party Political Office(s): United States Senator from Connecticut (1952-1963) Fictional Appearances: Joe Steele POD: 1878; Relevant POD: July, 1932 Novel or Story?: Novel only Type of Appearance: Direct Occupation: Judge Political Office(s): Chief Justice of the United States

Prescott Sheldon Bush (May 15, 1895 – October 8, 1972) was an American banker and Republican politician. He was a Wall Street executive banker and a United States Senator, representing Connecticut from 1952 until January 1963. He was the father of George H. W. Bush (41st President of the United States) and the grandfather of George W. Bush (43rd President of the United States) and Jeb Bush (43rd Governor of Florida).

Bush served as an artilleryman during World War I. A member of the Republican Party's progressive wing, Bush was a member of Planned Parenthood and a supporter of the United Negro College Fund. He also became a close political adviser of President Harry Truman during the 1940s. As senator, he supported a number of more progressive policies, including the interstate highway system, and supported flood and hurricane protection legislation.

Prescott Bush in Joe Steele

Prescott Bush was the twelfth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, appointed by President Joe Steele to succeed Charles Evans Hughes. Bush wasn't an attorney, but was smart enough not to say "no" to Steele. He administered the oath of office at what proved to be Steele's final inauguration on January 20, 1953.

Later that year, Bush presided over President John Nance Garner's impeachment trial and conviction. To assist him, he had an Associate Justice who knew the law help him through the process, which ultimately saw Garner's removal.

See also

• Fred Vinson, the Chief Justice 1946-1953 in OTL.

References

Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by William Purtell	U.S. Senator (Class 3) from Connecticut November 5, 1952 – January 3, 1963	Succeeded by Abraham A. Ribicoff
Political offices (Joe Steele)
Preceded by Charles Evans Hughes	Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court c. 1948-19??	Succeeded by Incumbent at novel's end, 1953