« Back to article: George H.W. Bush is turning 90 and the hard partying's already begun

Milton Townsend and Jackson Hicks carry the birthday cake for former President George H.W. Bush while wife Barbara avoids the candles. That's "Marilyn Monroe" in the gold.
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Texas A&M singing cadets provided dinner entertainment.
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Party hosts Sandy and Wally Ganzi visit with President George H.W. Bush.
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"Marilyn Monroe" sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President."
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The Texas A&M cadets were invited for dinner.
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The cake had nine candles — one for each decade.
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A photo opp for everyone celebrating President George H.W. Bush's 90th birthday at The Palm.
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