Laura Bush
Birth Name:
Laura Lane Welch
Birth Place:
Midland, Texas, United States
Fast Facts
- As the honorary ambassador for the United Nations Literacy Decade, she promoted global literacy programs
- Served as the honorary chair of the U․S․-Aghan Women's Council
- Founded the National Book Festival after her success with the Texas Book Festival
- Earned her bachelor's degree in education from Southern Methodist University and her master's degree in Library Science from the University of Texas at Austin
- Worked as a second grade teacher, and later, as a children's librarian
- Dedicated herself to promoting education and the well-being of women and families around the world during her time as First Lady
- Served as the First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009 during George W․ Bush's presidency
- Has traveled to all 50 states and over 75 countries
- Likes listening to country music by artists such as George Jones, Faron Young and Willie Nelson
- Released a memoir called "Spoken from the Heart" in 2010