MEET THE BUSH-WALKERS: A Guide To America's Preeminent Political Dynasty

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The Bush-Walker family remains one of the most polarizing and powerful political dynasties in American history.

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Most known for putting two of its members in the Oval Office, Bushes have also served in both the executive and legislative branches of the federal government. These political successes followed lucrative ventures in both the oil and financial industries.

With former Florida governor Jeb Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush, as a GOP front-runner for the 2016 presidential election, we're looking back at how his family came to earn such influence.

The graphic below depicts the family lineage of W. and Jeb.

Click to learn the epic story of how the Bushes took over America »

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