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From the moment her mother introduced her to the wonders inside the Midland (Texas) County Library, Laura Bush developed a passion for reading and a love of literature that heavily influenced her life. “Little did I know,” she recalled, “that my mother was paving the way for my success in school, while teaching me the value of a good education.”
As an only child in Midland, she practiced teaching on her dolls; as a young adult after graduating from Southern Methodist University, she taught reading to grade school children in Houston and Dallas, went on to a master’s degree in library science at the University of Texas and was an elementary school librarian in Austin, Texas, when she met her future husband, George W. Bush, at a backyard barbecue. They were married in Twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna, were born in
In , George W. Bush was elected governor of Texas. As first lady of Texas, Mrs. Bush helped organize the Texas Book Festival, which raised funds for public libraries. S
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Laura Bush
First Lady of the United States from to
Laura Lane Welch Bush[1] (née Welch; born November 4, ) is an American educator who was the first lady of the United States from to as the wife of George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States.[2][3][4] Bush was previously the first lady of Texas from to when her husband was governor.
Born in Midland, Texas, Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University in with a bachelor's degree in education, and took a job as a second grade teacher. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian.
Bush met her future husband, George W. Bush, in , and they were married later that year. The couple had twin daughters in Bush's political involvement began during her marriage. She campaigned with her husband during his unsuccessful run for the United States Congress, and later for his successful Texas gubernat
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Barbara Bush
First Lady of the United States from to
This article is about the first lady of the United States. For her granddaughter, see Barbara Bush (born ).For other people named Barbara Bush, see Barbara Bush (disambiguation).
Barbara Bush | |
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In role January 20, – January 20, | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Nancy Reagan |
Succeeded by | Hillary Clinton |
In role January 20, – January 20, | |
Vice President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Joan Mondale |
Succeeded by | Marilyn Quayle |
Born | Barbara Pierce ()June 8, Queens, New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 17, () (aged92) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum |
Political party | Republican |
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Education | Smith College (dropped out) |
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Barbara Bush (néePierce; June 8, – April 17, ) was First Lady of the United States from to , as the wif