Barbara Bush

Birth Name:

Barbara Pierce Bush

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Became Honorary Chairman of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Joined the Boards of AmeriCares and the Mayo Clinic
Met future husband George H․W․ Bush at a dance when she was only 16 years old
Her interest in reading started when she was a child and her whole family would gather during the evenings to read together
Enjoyed swimming, tennis and bike-riding in her youth
Quote: "I'm fair and I like children and I adore my husband․"
Quote: "[on Robin Bush] "You just don't know how valuable a child is until you lose one, and you don't know what a miracle it is when a child is born well․""
As wife to the 41st President of the United States George H․W․ Bush, she served as First Lady of the Unite States from 1989 to 1993
Promoted literacy during George H․W․ Bush's presidency, but also helped the homeless, the elderly, school volunteer programs and the fight against AIDS
In the 44 years of marriage before George H․W․ Bush became president, she coordinated 29 moves of their family due to his various political and career endeavors

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