Bush , the 43rd president of the United States. Born in Midland, Texas , Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University in with a bachelor's degree in education , and took a job as a second grade teacher. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin , she was employed as a librarian. Bush met her future husband, George W. Bush, in , and they were married later that year. The couple had twin daughters in Bush's political involvement began during her marriage.
She campaigned with her husband during his unsuccessful run for the United States Congress , and later for his successful Texas gubernatorial campaign. As First Lady of Texas, Bush implemented many initiatives focused on health, education, and literacy. She became first lady after her husband was inaugurated as president on January 20, Polled by The Gallup Organization as one of the most popular first ladies, Bush was involved in national and global concerns during her tenure.
Komen for the Cure organizations. She is the oldest living former First Lady, following the death of Rosalynn Carter in Her father was a house builder and later successful real estate developer, while her mother worked as the bookkeeper for her father's business.
When I was a little girl, my mother would read stories to me. I have loved books and going to the library ever since.
In the summer, I liked to spend afternoons reading in the library. Reading gives you enjoyment throughout your life. On the night of November 6, , two days after her 17th birthday, Laura Bush ran a stop sign and struck another car, killing its driver.
