He also met a deputy attorney general, Harold R. Tyler, and one of his aides, a young Rudolph W. Giuliani, with whom he was to be closely associated supporting him in his campaign for New York mayor and heading his transitional council.[8]. "[68] Her words summarized one of the goals and moral rationales of the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and it became one of the more famous speeches of his administration. 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Bush in tow host first ladies' summit", "Michelle Obama, Laura Bush push for educating woman, girls", "Michelle Obama and Laura Bush banter. He became an advisory trustee of the family's principal philanthropy, the Rockefeler Brothers Fund, and he sits with David Rockefeler on the board of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. Another of her signature issues were those relating to the health and well-being of women. "[88], Jude Ellison Sady Doyle reasoned that Bush was hard to dislike due to her adopting "the least partisan causes" such as literacy and breast cancer, which would attract the support of most Americans and her coming off as a "mild, polite, ordinary woman who might go to church with your mother, or organize suburban potlucks". [77][78], Bush was a participant in the 2006 midterm elections,[79][80][81] beginning her campaigning in April. Laura Lane Welch Bush was born November 4, 1946 in Midland, Texas, the only child of Harold and Jenna Welch. [8] He helped negotiate the company's merger with America Online in 2000, creating a $165-billion media conglomerate[10] that is "usually described as the worst merger of all time. [207] In February 2016, amid her brother-in-law's campaign trailing Trump in South Carolina polls, Bush traveled there with her husband. [245], In May 2017 Bush received an honor at the Women Making History Awards in Washington, D.C.[246], In 2018 Laura Bush and former President George W. Bush were awarded the National Constitution Center Liberty Medal for their work with U.S. military veterans since leaving the White House. "[74] Heinz later apologized for the remark, stating that she had forgotten that Laura Bush was a teacher and librarian prior to her marriage. Collect, curate and comment on your files. [159] On May 17, Bush made her second visit to the Andrew Johnson Hermitage and gave the keynote address at the 117th Spring Outing celebration. She also mentioned not having trouble donating clothes to the library, admitting that she probably would have never worn them again in the first place. [119] However, Fox News revealed the trip the following morning. Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research, withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Trump administration family separation policy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, "Texas Governor George W. 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[112], In 2017, journalist Brooke Baldwin suggested Bush's efforts toward improving the lives of Afghan women may have contributed to more Afghanistan women being in positions within the Afghanistan private sector. Collect, curate and comment on your files. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. "[115] A 2014 poll which asked who was the most popular First Lady in the past 25 years found Bush ranked in fourth place (out of 4 candidates), behind Hillary Clinton, mother-in-law Barbara and direct successor Michelle Obama. [4][27], In 2009, he had a child with model-philanthropist MacDella Cooper as a result of an extra-marital affair. [218] In May 2015, Bush bestowed a $7,000 grant to six schools within Austin, Texas. The White House, Office of the First Lady. THE SMITHSONIAN'S National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) named a new deputy director on Jan. 10. "[24], Bush traveled to Kuwait in April 1993, accompanying her in-laws as well as brothers-in-law Jeb and Marvin Bush after former president Bush was invited to return to the Middle East for the first time since his presidency. [151][152], Bush was keynote speaker at the Go Red for Women Summit in Austin in February 2016, an event designed to promote both financing and awareness for women fighting heart disease. [83] In September 2008, Bush spoke during the first night of the 2008 Republican National Convention,[84] her joint appearance with Cindy McCain geared toward raising hurricane relief funds for victims of Hurricane Gustav. [165], In April 2020, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bush and Michelle Obama made a joint appearance on the "One World: Together At Home" televised concert special by the Global Citizen Festival where they expressed appreciation for healthcare workers, first responders, pharmacists, veterinarians, sanitation workers as well as grocery store workers and those delivering food and supplies to homes. [87] In January 2006, a USA Today/CBS/Gallup poll recorded her approval rating at 82 percent and disapproval at 13 percent. In 1977, Parsons returned to New York and became a partner after only two years at the Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler law firm; also working at the firm was Giuliani. [34] The book received mixed reviews from critics but got positive responses from readers. "[38], Though during her years in the Governor's Mansion, she did not hold a single formal event,[39] Laura worked for women's and children's causes including health, education, and literacy. [94] The purpose of these has mostly been to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and malaria as part of the Bush administration's initiative to address the global epidemics, but Bush has also stressed the need for education and greater opportunities for women. They have three grown children. Mrs. Laura Bush is shown in her senior yearbook photo from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas. [26] The couple honeymooned in Cozumel, Mexico. [125] In June 2016, Bush stated that she hoped the US remained in Afghanistan and had consulted with women there who feared the departure of American troops would create "a vacuum" similar to Iraq, furthering that the US "would have to start all over again" if they withdrew troops. A statement from Bush's spokesperson states that Bush "did not approve of her inclusion in this advertisement nor is she associated with the group that made the ad in any way. Richard Dean Parsons (born April 4, 1948), an American business executive, is the former chairman of Citigroup and the former chairman and CEO of Time Warner. This institute aims to integrate research, education and community outreach in a multidisciplinary approach to women's health and has begun efforts to establish a multi-campus women's health institute in Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock and the Permian Basin. Laura Lane Welch Bush, popularly known as Laura Bush, is the wife of the 43rd U. S. President George W. Bush and was the First Lady of the country from 2001-2009. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. [4], She raised money for public libraries through her establishment of the Texas Book Festival,[4] in 1995. Instead, it was as if my voice found me. [201][202], Throughout 2015, Bush was active in the presidential campaign of brother-in-law Jeb Bush, hosting fundraisers and endorsing him. [163] The following month, Bush accepted an invitation to join the eminent international Council of Patrons of the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Chittagong, Bangladesh. And I don't really believe those polls. She grew up in a religious and educated business-class family, in a household that placed more than usual importance on reading and education. [61] She serves in the honorary position of ambassador for the program[60] leading the federal government's effort to give women a "wake up call" about the risk of heart disease. She endured surgery and had no further signs of cancer. [29][44] In December 2000, her husband resigned as Governor of Texas to prepare for his inauguration as President of the United States in January 2001. [228] Also in 2002, she was named Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of the year. [4] When asked about her interest in politics, she responded "It doesn't drive me. She graduated from the University of . She traveled to numerous countries as a representative of the United States. In 2006, Bush and media executives worked together to provide a $500,000 grant for school libraries along the Gulf Coast which had been devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.[13]. [60], With her predecessor, former First Lady Nancy Reagan, Bush dedicated the First Ladies Red Dress Collection at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in May 2005. [38] The Bush campaign worked to assure voters that as First Lady, she would not seek to emulate then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, who had faced controversy for leading several policy initiatives from within the White House despite being unelected. I have loved books and going to the library ever since. When it comes to heart disease, education, prevention, and even a little red dress can save lives. But one lesser known case is that of Laura Bush, whose car struck and killed a 17-year-old classmate in 1963. In January 2002, Bush testified before the Senate Committee on Education, asking for higher teachers' salaries and better training for Head Start programs. Polled by The Gallup Organization as one of the most popular First Ladies, Bush was involved in national and global concerns during her tenure. Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. [31] She credited her father-in-law's election to the vice presidency with giving her and her husband national exposure. Approaching him, she related that her father had been alcoholic and it was not a pattern she wished to repeat in their family. Despite their political differences,[168] Michelle Obama has called Laura Bush both her friend and a role model,[169][170] crediting Bush with setting "a high bar" for her during her tenure as First Lady. She attended James Bowie Elementary School, San Jacinto Junior High School, and Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. AKA Richard Dean Parsons. 10636 GANDY BLVD N #68 ST PETERSBURG, FL 33702 . [136], In April 2013, Bush was in attendance at a news conference, where she said the recently built George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum was not a monument for her husband but instead a representation of the White House and the struggles of America during his tenure. [6] He skipped a grade in elementary school and another in high school. Bush campaigned for Republicans around the country in 2002 for that year's midterm elections, attending and hosting fundraisers as well as giving speeches. During his 11 years at the firm Parsons took on Happy Rockefeler, the widow of Nelson (who had died in 1979) as a high-profile client. [101] Later that October, she ventured to the Middle East. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian. [68] In May 2002, she made a speech to the people of Afghanistan through Radio Liberty. It is an exhibit containing red suits worn by former First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Laura Bush meant to raise awareness by highlighting America's first ladies. During her husband's second term, Bush was more involved in foreign matters. Born: 4-Apr-1948 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY. She and her husband had twin daughters, named Barbara and Jenna in honor of their grandmothers. [24], Parsons was a member of the economic advisory team for President Barack Obama. Obama spoke of her admiration for Bush, who in turn mentioned their collaborations as "a great example for the world to see that women in different political parties, in the United States, agree on so many issues". [229], The American Library Association honored her for her years of support to America's libraries and librarians in April 2005. She used the opportunity to discuss the plight of women in Afghanistan leading up to the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, saying "The brutal oppression of women is a central goal of the terrorists. Laura Bush quit working when she married but took college literature courses. Yet heart disease kills more women in our country than all forms of cancer combined. 2023 Getty Images. Jessie Hawkins and Jenna Welch Grandmother and Mother of Laura Bush, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Laura_Bush&oldid=1133367592, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 12:21. [188][189] Shortly afterward, Bush told The Washington Post that she believed Obama was ready to leave the White House. We need to reassure them that many people love them and care for them, and that while there are some bad people in the world, there are many more good people. [217] Bush's 21st Century Library Program is an equal opportunity grant that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. "Elizabeth Banks is Oliver Stone's Laura Bush", "Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife Provides Fictionalized Portrait of Laura Bush", "The Perfect Wife: The Life and Choices of Laura Bush review", "Laura Bush made a special appearance on 'Fixer Upper'! [2] In October 2018 Parsons stepped down from the position, citing difficulties brought about by his battle with Multiple myeloma. She mentioned this to indicate her shock upon discovery that the workers at the children's border shelter have been instructed "not to pick up or touch the children to comfort them". [52], On July 28, 2008, she visited Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina, where she met with superintendent Connie Backlund and the Friends of Carl Sandburg Home's President Linda Holt as well as various students from Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County, North Carolina. [1] He was previously the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA franchise. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage). The announcement surprised many media watchers who expected chief operating officer Robert Pittman to take the helm. As First Lady of Texas, Bush implemented many initiatives focused on health, education, and literacy. newzjunky louise bartholomew nicole edward. [24], George W. Bush credited his wife with his decision to stop drinking in 1986. On June 17, 2018, Bush wrote an opinion piece firmly opposing the Trump administration family separation policy in The Washington Post. [9] In 1988, he was recruited to serve as chief operating officer of the Dime Savings Bank of New York by CEO Harry W. Albright Jr., who was a former Rockefeler aide. Phone: 727-487-4262 . In this position, she announced that she would host a Conference on Global Literacy. Located in Kennebunkport, Maine, the compound is where Bush family gatherings have been held for nearly 100 years. In 2006, Parsons was selected to co-chair the transition team for the incoming Governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer. 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