Former President George H.W. Bush loved colorful socks

Houston’s mayor is urging residents to wear colorful socks as they honor George H.W. Bush during a tribute at City Hall in a nod to one of the former president’s favorite fashion accessories.

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Mon., Dec. 3, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush, in a pair of red and white socks, participates in a ceremony to present the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award at the White House in Washington on July 15, 2013.

Carolyn Kaster Associated Press
Former President George H.W. Bush wears American flag socks as he presents roses to the new Houston Texans cheerleaders during a ceremony introducing the new squad at the team's NFL football training facility in Houston on April 17, 2013. Bush often sported bright socks, sometimes with loud, unusual patterns. He died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Houston at age 94.

Smiley N. Pool Houston Chronicle
Former President George H.W. Bush, in a pair of red and white socks, is wheeled off of the stage to sit next to President Barack Obama after presenting the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award at the White House in Washington on July 15, 2013.

Susan Walsh Associated Press
Former President George H.W. Bush wears socks depicting military jets flying in formation during a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas on Dec. 7, 2016.

Brett Coomer Houston Chronicle
Former President George H.W. Bush wears socks with his initials at an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 17, 2013, in Houston.

Tony Gutierrez Associated Press
Former President George H.W. Bush wears pink socks at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas on April 25, 2013.

Charles Dharapak Associated Press
Former President George H.W. Bush wears socks with his image as he sits in a cart on the sidelines before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans on Dec. 1, 2013, in Houston.

David J. Phillip Associated Press
Former President George H.W. Bush crosses his red, white and blue socked feet during a ceremony to unveil the portraits of his son, former President George W. Bush, and former first lady Laura Bush on May 31, 2012, at the White House in Washington.

Carolyn Kaster Associated Press