[13] He is chairman of the advisory board of Feigen Advisors, a CEO advisory firm run by Marc Feigen. She said she viewed it as a generational issue and believed it would be made legal in the future. [142] Throughout the month, she made appearances at fundraisers for schools in Colorado. [232] She accepted The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal on behalf of disaster relief workers around the world in May 2006 from Vanderbilt University. [160][161] On May 31, Bush delivered a speech at the South-Central Monarch Symposium on the monarch butterfly decline in recent years. To the rest of the world, they are former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, but to Jenna Bush Hager's children . (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image? [55], On September 11, 2001, Bush had been hosting her in-laws George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush at the White House and was scheduled to give a testimony to Congress on education. and regional cooperation, serves extraordinarily talented women from 15 countries across Asia and the Middle East, including Afghanistan and Myanmar. [183][184] Their husbands were also present, leading White House staffer Ben Rhodes to refer to the joint appearance as proof of the support for Africa in the United States regardless of political party. He met with the then President-elect on Friday, November 7, 2008, along with many other economic experts, to discuss measures to solve the current economic crisis. Lauren Bush in New York Bush was signed with Elite Model Management before launching FEED. [206] According to Clay Johnson, a friend of the Bush family, she was reportedly surprised by Donald Trump's becoming frontrunner over the course of the election cycle. [47], The following day, she composed open letters to America's families, focusing on elementary and middle school students, which she distributed through state education officials. [131] Bush was portrayed in the White House's Green Room in her portrait, wearing a midnight blue gown. Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. Low 37F. [63] She has participated in fashion shows displaying red dresses worn on celebrities as well. [154][155] and attended the memorial service for victims in the Dallas police officers shooting four months later in July. Small $175.00 Medium $375.00 Large 2002 x 3000 px (6.67 x 10 in) [17] According to the accident report released by the city of Midland in 2000, in response to an open-records request, she was not charged in the incident. [114] The Washington Post contributor Krissah Thompson recalled Bush's favorability being "as close to universal popularity as any modern political figure" when the Bushes left the White House in 2009 and called her "the most high-profile promoter of the George W. Bush legacy a burden she carries lightly and with a smile. "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'! "[106], On July 12, 2005, while in South Africa, Bush suggested her husband replace retiring Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor with another woman. She arrives from the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, where she served most recently as deputy. [180][181] In their remarks, the two sang each other's praises. 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[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. In 2006, Parsons was selected to co-chair the transition team for the incoming Governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer. Obama sent Bush a note thanking her[173] and after the election met with Bush at the White House in November 2008,[174] Bush giving Obama a tour of her and her family's soon-to-be home. Laura grew up in Elmhurst, IL and graduated from York . Instead, it was as if my voice found me. 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. In 2001, United States President George W. Bush selected Parsons to co-chair a commission on Social Security. [26] The couple honeymooned in Cozumel, Mexico. [25], On May 9, 2014, in the wake of the Donald Sterling racial remarks controversy, it was announced that Richard Parsons was appointed the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. [22][33] She reflected that she thought her husband "was drinking too much" amid her knowing it was not his desired way of living. And I don't really believe those polls. Located in Kennebunkport, Maine, the compound is where Bush family gatherings have been held for nearly 100 years. [238] Bush is on the Board of Selectors of Jefferson Awards for Public Service. [107] Later that month, after Miers had faced intense criticism, Laura Bush questioned whether the charges were sexist in nature. [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. The former First Lady's accident is a tragedy that was kept quiet for years by the City Attorney and police department from Bush's hometown of Midland, Texas. [60] She commented on the disease: "Like many women, I assumed heart disease was a man's disease and cancer was what we would fear the most. 2023 Getty Images. See how she helped out", The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty. For a brief time he worked for Nelson Rockefeler at the family office, "Room 5600", at Rockefeler Center.[8]. During the same Laura Ingalls Wilder's estate visit, she said that she read her books to her daughters and gave the writer Save America's Treasures grant. George W. 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Bush returns to campaign trail for brother", "Jeb Bush Bows Out of Campaign, Humbled and Outgunned", "Jeb Bush Drops Out of Presidential Race", "Laura Bush: 'Don't Ask' If I'll Vote For Donald Trump", "Laura Bush: 'Don't ask' if I'll vote for Donald Trump", "Laura Bush: U.S. going through 'xenophobic' period", "Did George W. Bush Vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? George W., Laura Bush awarded Liberty Medals in Philadelphia for work with veterans. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 18: Laura Bush Parsons and Richard Parsons attend Apollo Club Harlem at The Apollo Theater on February 18, 2013 in New York City. (Page 2) [4] She implemented four major initiatives: Take Time For Kids, an awareness campaign to educate parents and caregivers on parenting; family literacy, through cooperation with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, she urged Texas communities to establish family literacy programs; Reach Out and Read, a pediatric reading program; and Ready to Read, an early childhood educational program. [6], In 1971, Parsons served an internship at the New York State Legislature, at which time he was invited to work as a lawyer for the staff of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeler. [153] In March, Bush attended the funeral of Nancy Reagan in California. [157] [45], Early into the administration, Bush made it known that she would focus much of her attention on education. And of course some people are unhappy about what some of those decisions are. But only if you promise me that I'll never have to make a campaign speech. [101] Later that October, she ventured to the Middle East. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. [207] In February 2016, amid her brother-in-law's campaign trailing Trump in South Carolina polls, Bush traveled there with her husband. [35], Several times a year, Bush and her husband travel to their sprawling family estate, the Bush compound, better known as Walker's Point. [230], On October 18, 2003, she was conferred by the former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo the Order of Gabriela Silang, a single-class order which makes her the first U.S. First Lady recipient during the state visit of President George Bush to the Philippines. Her husband announced his campaign for President of the United States in mid-1999, something that she agreed to. [185] In their remarks, both Bush and Obama stressed the importance of being role models. This included recruiting highly qualified teachers to ensure that young children would be taught well. [27], In 2015, Parsons was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer. In January 2002, Bush testified before the Senate Committee on Education, asking for higher teachers' salaries and better training for Head Start programs. [73] Ed Henry of CNN noted Bush's popularity, writing, "The first lady is treated like a rock star on the campaign trail with local Republicans lining up for photographs and autographs as she criss-crosses the country to help candidates. [43] [34] Because I think it's important for people that for medical reasons and, and other reasons. The Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, open year round, reflects President and Mrs. Bush's love of the native Texas landscape. [48][49] She took an interest in mitigating the emotional effects of the attacks on children, particularly the disturbing images repeatedly replayed on television. When it comes to heart disease, education, prevention, and even a little red dress can save lives. [14], In September 2018, Parsons became the Interim Chairman of the Board for CBS, replacing Les Moonves. [4] She used her position to advocate Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer awareness as well.[4]. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian. On June 17, 2018, Bush wrote an opinion piece firmly opposing the Trump administration family separation policy in The Washington Post. [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. [233], Four learning facilities have been named for her: the Laura Welch Bush Elementary School of Pasadena ISD in Houston, Texas,[234] the Laura W. Bush Elementary School in the Leander ISD in Travis County, Texas, just outside Austin,[235] the Laura Bush Middle School (Lubbock-Cooper ISD) in Lubbock, Texas,[236] and the Laura Bush Education Center at Camp Bondsteel, a U.S. military base in Kosovo. Email: aaronbush16@bellsouth.net . [60] This outreach was credited with directly saving the life of at least one woman who went to the hospital after experiencing symptoms of a heart attack after hearing her message. Bush campaigned for Republicans around the country in 2002 for that year's midterm elections, attending and hosting fundraisers as well as giving speeches. [16] Welch and her passenger, both 17, were treated for minor injuries. "[11] In December 2001, it was announced that Levin would retire and Parsons had been selected as his successor. Graduated from York for schools in Colorado: the Real Story of the Board Selectors... 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