Marriage of Barbara Pierce and George Bush

Barbara Pierce and George H. W. Bush's marriage on January 6, 1945, marked the beginning of a lifelong partnership that would see them through numerous challenges and triumphs. At just 19 years old, Barbara married George at the Rye First Presbyterian Church, with their reception held at The Apawamis Club, a sentimental location as it was where they had their first date. Their honeymoon took place in Sea Island, Georgia, a picturesque start to their journey together. In the early months of their marriage, the couple moved around the Eastern United States due to George's Navy squadron training, living in states like Michigan, Maryland, and Virginia. After George's discharge, they settled in New Haven, Connecticut, where he attended Yale University. Barbara chose to forgo her college education to support George and focus on their growing family. Their first child, George, was born on July 6, 1946, and over the next decade, they welcomed five more children. Barbara's strength and resilience were evident as she navigated the joys and sorrows of motherhood, including the tragic loss of their three-year-old daughter. Together, Barbara and George built a legacy that would influence American politics and society for generations to come.