Laura Bush

The First Lady of Literacy

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2002

Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity honors Laura Bush

Oct 2002

Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of the Year

2002

Creation of Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries

2002

Laura Bush campaigns for Republicans in midterm elections

2002

First Lady Bush's Ongoing Commitment to Promoting Literacy Initiatives

Jan 2002

2001

Laura Bush delivers weekly presidential radio address

Nov 2001

Bush Family Hosts In-Laws During Significant National Events

11 Sep 2001

National Book Festival Highlights Educational Initiatives and Community Engagement

2001

National Book Festival was launched through a partnership between Laura Bush and the Library of Congress

2001

Laura Bush becomes First Lady of the United States

20 Jan 2001

1995

Laura Bush becomes First Lady of Texas

17 Jan 1995

1981

Laura Bush Gives Birth to Fraternal Twin Daughters Barbara and Jenna

25 Nov 1981

Laura Bush Gives Birth to Fraternal Twin Daughters Barbara and Jenna

1978

Campaigning for George W. Bush's Congressional Candidacy

1978

1977

George W. Bush and Laura Bush's Marriage in 1977

05 Nov 1977

George W. Bush and Laura Bush's Marriage in 1977

1973

Bush Earns Master of Science Degree in Library Science from University of Texas

1973

1968

Laura Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University

1968

1963

Car Accident Involving Close Friends Results in Fatality of Classmate

06 Nov 1963

1946

Laura Lane Welch born

04 Nov 1946