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Laura Bush Biography
U.S. First Lady
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Name at birth: Laura Welch
As the wife of George W. Bush, Laura Bush was First Lady of the United States from 2001-2009. She holds a bachelor's degree in education from Southern Methodist University and a master's degree in library science from the University of Texas; after graduation she worked as an elementary school teacher and a librarian in Texas schools. She married Bush in 1977. During her husband's years as governor of Texas (1995-2001), Laura Bush became known as an advocate for education and literacy -- issues she continued to pursue in the White House. The Bushes have twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna Bush.
Extra credit: Laura Bush was succeeded as First Lady by Michelle Obama on 20 January 2009.
For more information on Laura Bush and her family, see our feature The Bush Clan.
Laura Bush joins William S. Burroughs and Matthew Broderick in our loop Accidental Killers.
Blog posts mentioning Laura Bush:
Four Good Links
The White House
Profiles of Bush and other former First Ladies
Laura Bush Talks About Family Issues
An old campaign-trail interview, mostly about her husband's agenda
Learning to Read Laura Bush
This 2001 Washington Post profile includes biographical details
Larry King Interviews Laura Bush
Lengthy CNN transcript from 2003
Vital Stats
Birth
4 November 1946
(age 63)
Birthplace
Death
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Best Known As
The wife of former president George W. Bush