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George H.W. Bush and wife, Barbara's health improving

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<p>Former president George Bush and his wife Barbara arrive home on the day of Bill Clinton's inauguration. President Bush lost the office to Clinton, who went on to serve a second term, in the 1992 election. (Photo by ?? Greg Smith/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)</p>

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Former president George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara's condition continues to improve at a Houston, Texas hospital, according to an official statement from his office.

UPDATE: President George H.W. Bush watched the #Inauguration from ICU in Houston. He's trending up his office says. pic.twitter.com/WEMh9VcEOJ
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) January 20, 2017

Bush and the former first lady were both admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital last weekend. George H.W. Bush was diagnosed with pneumonia, had a breathing tube inserted and was admitted to the intensive care unit. Barbara Bush is being treated for bronchitis.

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