12 American Presidents with Chronic Illnesses

George H.W. Bush

In 1991, George H.W. Bush, America’s 41st President, was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, a thyroid condition. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland.

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December 12, 2013

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July 1, 2014