George H.W. Bush Breaks Record

President H.W. Bush can add another feather to his legacy. He's outlived every president that's come before him. 

At 93 years and 166 days old, President George H.W. Bush reached the milestone today, becoming the longest-living U.S. President,  surpassing the previous record holder, Gerald Ford.

Ford was born on July 14th, 1913 and died Dec. 26th, 2006, living for 93 years and 165 days. He served as President after Richard Nixon resigned from 1974 through 1977. Ford passed away after a series of hospitalizations for his heart. 

Bush was born on June 12th, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He went on to have a distinguished career in the Navy, eventually serving as the Director of Central Intelligence and Vice-President for Ronald Reagan before being elected to the nation's highest office in 1988. 

Ranking the longest-lived presidents, Ronald Reagan comes in at number 3, having lived for 93 years and 120 days. He passed away in 2004 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

Jimmy Carter comes in fourth at 93 years and 56 days. Carter was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, but was recently declared 'cancer-free'.