They have three grown children. [69], During the 2004 election cycle, Bush made joint appearances with her husband on the campaign trail,[70] including in battleground states such as Florida. Susan Bush and Laura Parsons. [17][18] In 2000 Laura Bush's spokesman said, "It was a very tragic accident that deeply affected the families and was very painful for all involved, including the community at large. THE SMITHSONIAN'S National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) named a new deputy director on Jan. 10. When I was a little girl, my mother would read stories to me. [248], Laura Bush is portrayed by Elizabeth Banks in Oliver Stone's film W.[249] Curtis Sittenfeld's bestseller novel American Wife is based on much of her life. [27] Laura, an only child, said she gained "brothers and sisters and wonderful in-laws" who all accepted her after she wed George W. Phone: 727-487-4262 . Laura, now president of the American Folk Art Museum, was on a trip to the Bahamas, where "I ended up at an artist's house and bought two pieces. [224] Her non-fictional book about oppressed women of Afghanistan titled We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope was published on March 8, 2016. [54], On October 3, 2008, she visited Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum where she praised her works such as Farmer Boy, These Happy Golden Years and Little House on the Prairie, the last of which she had felt an association with as a child. Born: May 17, 1972 . She represented the United States during her foreign trips, which tended to focus on HIV/AIDS and malaria awareness. [48][49] She took an interest in mitigating the emotional effects of the attacks on children, particularly the disturbing images repeatedly replayed on television. 257 HIGHLAND RD TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689 . When Rockefeler was appointed Vice President of the United States, in 1974, Parsons followed him to Washington D.C., where he worked directly with President Gerald Ford. Laura Lane Welch Bush, popularly known as Laura Bush, is the wife of the 43rd U. S. President George W. Bush and was the First Lady of the country from 2001-2009. [13], On the night of November 6, 1963, two days after her 17th birthday, Laura Welch ran a stop sign and struck another car, killing its driver. Obama sent Bush a note thanking her[173] and after the election met with Bush at the White House in November 2008,[174] Bush giving Obama a tour of her and her family's soon-to-be home. [182], In July 2013, Bush and Obama appeared together in Africa at the First Ladies Summit. [171] Bush defended Obama during her husband's campaign for president in 2008, publicly coming to her defense when she received criticism for a remark she made about being proud of her country for the first time in her adulthood during the campaign. The book received mixed reviews from critics but got positive responses from readers. Senator Ted Kennedy, who introduced Bush at the event, praised her and said he knew his late brother, President John F. Kennedy, would also be proud of her. "Elizabeth Banks is Oliver Stone's Laura Bush", "Curtis Sittenfeld's American Wife Provides Fictionalized Portrait of Laura Bush", "The Perfect Wife: The Life and Choices of Laura Bush review", "Laura Bush made a special appearance on 'Fixer Upper'! Born on May 22, 1986, Laura was the third and youngest daughter of Dr. Timothy and Sharon Bresnahan (ne Roggow). [133] She also said that prior to this speech she also visited houses of Mark Twain[134] at his 166th anniversary on November 29, 2001, and was a guest of the show Mark Twain Tonight. Richard Dean Parsons (born April 4, 1948), an American business executive, is the former chairman of Citigroup and the former chairman and CEO of Time Warner. In 1977, Parsons returned to New York and became a partner after only two years at the Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler law firm; also working at the firm was Giuliani. [201][202], Throughout 2015, Bush was active in the presidential campaign of brother-in-law Jeb Bush, hosting fundraisers and endorsing him. Parsons, 66, has been married for 35 years to his wife Laura, 67. On January 20, 2021, Bush and her husband attended the inauguration of Joe Biden. [4], She raised money for public libraries through her establishment of the Texas Book Festival,[4] in 1995. Laura Bush in Illinois. [93] The tulle gown was also designed for her by de la Renta. [22] Parsons, however, repeatedly denied the reports,[23] supported Mayor Bloomberg's efforts to repeal the term limits law, and supported Bloomberg for a third term in office. newzjunky louise bartholomew nicole edward. "[68] Her words summarized one of the goals and moral rationales of the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and it became one of the more famous speeches of his administration. Parsons later became chairman and CEO[8] and oversaw a merger with Anchor Savings Bank, gaining a substantial sum when the Dime Bank was demutualized. [237] She was awarded the 2008 Christian Freedom International Freedom Award. [172] [118] In November 2009, the former First Lady, accompanied by her husband, made a visit to families of veterans in Fort Hood. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [245], In May 2017 Bush received an honor at the Women Making History Awards in Washington, D.C.[246], In 2018 Laura Bush and former President George W. Bush were awarded the National Constitution Center Liberty Medal for their work with U.S. military veterans since leaving the White House. Her husband announced his campaign for President of the United States in mid-1999, something that she agreed to. Ethnicity: White, Not Hispanic . [22] She then taught for three years at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, a Houston Independent School District school in Houston, until 1972. She became First Lady after her husband was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2001. Bush campaigned for Republicans around the country in 2002 for that year's midterm elections, attending and hosting fundraisers as well as giving speeches. 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[5] Growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, Parsons's father, Lorenzo Locklair Parsons, was an electrical technician and his mother, Isabelle (ne Judd) was a homemaker. [22] She was soon employed as a librarian at the Kashmere Gardens Branch at the Houston Public Library. [24], Bush attended the inauguration of her father-in-law George H. W. Bush as Ronald Reagan's vice-president in January 1981, after Reagan won the 1980 United States presidential election. For a brief time he worked for Nelson Rockefeler at the family office, "Room 5600", at Rockefeler Center.[8]. She attended James Bowie Elementary School, San Jacinto Junior High School, and Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. The couple expressed their wishes that the trip not be publicized. Laura Bresnahan Bush, 36, of Whitefish Bay, WI, died peacefully on December 2, 2022 after a courageous thirteen-month battle with young-onset colon cancer. Doyle furthered that her statements were never enough to offend others and the harshest criticism that could be bestowed upon her was that she was boring. [214] Ultimately, Bush and her husband refused to vote for president in 2016.[215]. [167], Over the course of the Obama presidency, she developed an alliance with Michelle Obama, her immediate successor as First Lady. In 2006, Bush and media executives worked together to provide a $500,000 grant for school libraries along the Gulf Coast which had been devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.[13]. [137] That month it was announced that she would serve as a keynote speaker for the 2013 Global Business Travel Association Convention in August. [29][44] In December 2000, her husband resigned as Governor of Texas to prepare for his inauguration as President of the United States in January 2001. [157] [25] The twins were born five weeks early by an emergency Caesarean section in Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as Laura had developed life-threatening pre-eclampsia (toxemia). [45], Early into the administration, Bush made it known that she would focus much of her attention on education. Though her poll numbers had decreased from an 80% approval rating, they still superseded that of President Bush, whose approval rating was only praised by a third of Americans. [105] She did say, however, that the country should do "what we can to limit the number of abortions, to try to reduce the number of abortions in a lot of ways, and that is, by talking about responsibility with girls and boys, by teaching abstinence, having abstinence classes everywhere in schools and in churches and in Sunday school". Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. [242][243] November, she received the 2015 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award. [107] Later that month, after Miers had faced intense criticism, Laura Bush questioned whether the charges were sexist in nature. "[106], On July 12, 2005, while in South Africa, Bush suggested her husband replace retiring Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor with another woman. The two both acted as keynote speakers and met with the families of the 40 victims of United Airlines Flight 93 plane crash. [31] She credited her father-in-law's election to the vice presidency with giving her and her husband national exposure. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian. Parsons also worked on the transition team for Michael Bloomberg, who was elected Mayor of New York City in 2001. She and her husband had twin daughters, named Barbara and Jenna in honor of their grandmothers. In 2006 another biography was also published called Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady by Ronald Kessler. During her husband's second term, Bush was more involved in foreign matters. In October 2002, the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity honored her in recognition of her efforts on behalf of education. But thanks to the work of the Komen Foundation more women and men are beating breast cancer and beating the odds. [77][78], Bush was a participant in the 2006 midterm elections,[79][80][81] beginning her campaigning in April. He became an advisory trustee of the family's principal philanthropy, the Rockefeler Brothers Fund, and he sits with David Rockefeler on the board of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. The university, which is the product of eastwest foundational partnerships (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundation, IKEA Foundation etc.) The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. [45] Her major initiatives included education and women's health. [7][8][9] She is of English, French, and Swiss ancestry. Small $175.00 Medium $375.00 Large 2002 x 3000 px (6.67 x 10 in) [231], She received an award in honor of her dedication to help improve the living conditions and education of children around the world, from the Kuwait-American Foundation in March 2006. Michigan spokeswoman for the Romney campaign Kelsey Knight said having Mrs. Bush there would "just fuel the fire and the momentum we are seeing". She was to arrive there with her daughter Barbara Pierce Bush, her husband George W. Bush, and Soledad O'Brien, a journalist. [220], A subsidiary of the center, the Jenna Welch Women's Center, opened in Midland, Texas, on August 10, 2010, to deliver expert medical care to women and their families. We need to reassure them that many people love them and care for them, and that while there are some bad people in the world, there are many more good people. "[29] She soon relented, and gave her first stump speech for him in 1978 on the courthouse steps in Muleshoe, Texas. In the summer, I liked to spend afternoons reading in the library. [93] Following the inauguration were the inaugural galas, to which Bush wore a pale, aqua lace gown, sprinkled with crystals, with long sleeves in a silver blue mist. He met with the then President-elect on Friday, November 7, 2008, along with many other economic experts, to discuss measures to solve the current economic crisis. [61] She serves in the honorary position of ambassador for the program[60] leading the federal government's effort to give women a "wake up call" about the risk of heart disease. [4] He was one of five children. Three years later, in 1991, on the recommendation of Nelson's brother Laurance Rockefeler to the then CEO Steve Ross, Parsons was invited to join Time Warner's board; he subsequently became president of the company in 1995, recruited by chief executive Gerald Levin. [25] Laura bought a tan, two-toned dress off the rack for the wedding. He is also Chair of the Apollo Theater Foundation and co-chair of the advisory board of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Laura Parsons, Licensed Professional Counselor, Dallas, TX, 75230, (972) 635-4053, I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families. [178][179] [96], In mid-2007, she took a trip to Myanmar where she spoke out in support of the pro-democracy movement, and urged Burmese soldiers and militias to refrain from violence. George W. Bush and Laura Bush said their new granddaughter is "healthy and adorable." The former president and first lady shared a statement with People, saying, "With full hearts, Laura and I are delighted to announce the birth of our new granddaughter." They described Cora as "healthy and adorable," adding that they "are proud and grateful." "[11] In December 2001, it was announced that Levin would retire and Parsons had been selected as his successor. [2] In October 2018 Parsons stepped down from the position, citing difficulties brought about by his battle with Multiple myeloma. NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 18: Laura Bush Parsons and Richard Parsons attend Apollo Club Harlem at The Apollo Theater on February 18, 2013 in New York City. [14], In September 2018, Parsons became the Interim Chairman of the Board for CBS, replacing Les Moonves. Jessie Hawkins and Jenna Welch Grandmother and Mother of Laura Bush, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Laura_Bush&oldid=1133367592, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 12:21. [28], The year after their marriage, the couple began campaigning for George W. Bush's 1978 Congressional candidacy. Parsons was accepted by Albany Law School of Union University, New York, where he earned a Juris Doctor in 1971, finishing at the top of his class. To the rest of the world, they are former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, but to Jenna Bush Hager's children . She has been married to David Lauren since September 4, 2011. Mrs. Laura Bush is shown in her senior yearbook photo from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas. [138] At the convention, she stressed the importance of child literacy, continuing her advocating of an issue that she had become associated with since her tenure as First Lady. I travel around the country, I see people, I see their response to my husband, I see their response to me. Parsons, KS (67357) Today. [32], The Bushes had tried to conceive for three years, but pregnancy did not happen easily. She also advanced women's causes through The Heart Truth and Susan G. Komen for the Cure organizations. Operating in partnership with the Laura Bush Institute, the Jenna Welch Center, named for Bush's mother, strives for excellence in research, education and community outreach. In this position, she announced that she would host a Conference on Global Literacy. [139] In early August 2013, she reported that her husband was in stable condition after having a stent implanted in his heart, calling it "terrific" that it was caught in time, and stressed the importance of regular check ups with doctors. Born in Midland, Texas, Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in education, and took a job as a second grade teacher. Concordias 2021 Leadership Award Goes to Former U.S. First Lady Laura Bush, the LEGO Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen, and Justice for Migrant Women Founder & President Monica Ramirez. [75][76] Bush stated that she forgave her while insisting her apology was unnecessary, citing her understanding of the "trick questions" asked by the media. The Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program grant, offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, provides funding for "the recruitment and education of library students and continuing education for those already in the profession, as well as the development of new programs and curricula". Aaron Bush Addresses. After New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdrew his name from consideration for the position of Secretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration, Parsons's name was floated as a possible nominee. [229], The American Library Association honored her for her years of support to America's libraries and librarians in April 2005. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. There are a lot of difficult challenges right now in the United States All of those decisions that the President has to make surrounding each one of these very difficult challenges are hard. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image? [143] On May 9, 2014, she was scheduled to speak at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. Bush said she was in the region in an attempt to improve America's image by highlighting concern for women's health, specifically promoting her breast cancer awareness work with the US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. Located in Kennebunkport, Maine, the compound is where Bush family gatherings have been held for nearly 100 years. [4] In 19992000, she aided her husband in campaigning for the presidency in a number of ways, such as delivering a keynote address at the 2000 Republican National Convention, which gained her national attention. Bush, a full-time resident of the island for the past decade, is the owner of Albany Records, which produces "uncommonly classical" music by American composers; she was previously the manager of the Albany, New York, symphony. [127], In April 2015, Bush criticized Rand Paul's isolationist stance on U.S. foreign aid, calling the view "not really realistic" and asserting the United States should save lives whenever it can. During his 11 years at the firm Parsons took on Happy Rockefeler, the widow of Nelson (who had died in 1979) as a high-profile client. Laura Lane Welch was born on November 4, 1946, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas, the only child of Harold Welch and Jenna Louise (ne Hawkins) Welch. I wondered if spending $500 on art was too much.". She is the wife of former President George W. Bush, and the daughter-in-law of former president George H. W. Bush.Born in Midland, Texas, Bush graduated from . In spite of her shyness, the new role forced her to become a . She has been featured on the covers of Vogue and Vanity Fair and has frequently modelled for Tommy Hilfiger, as well as for Abercrombie & Fitch and designers Gai Mattiolo and Isaac Mizrahi. Laura Lane Welch Bush was born November 4, 1946 in Midland, Texas, the only child of Harold and Jenna Welch. In races where the moderates are in the most trouble, Laura Bush is the one who can do the most good. Mputu helped the Titans to a 2-0 record with a couple of big performances. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. On February 22, 2013, without her consent, she was included in a pro-gay advertisement from the Respect of Marriage Coalition. [103], Bush is a Republican and has identified herself with the GOP since her marriage. I enjoyed the Little House on the Prairie and Little Women books, and many others Reading gives you enjoyment throughout your life. The status of license is Current (Active) and . [145][146][147] In July, the former First Lady, accompanied by her husband, attended the centennial anniversary of Tioga Road In Yosemite National Park in July[148] and appeared in New Orleans in order to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. [129], On October 26, 2009, Bush spoke at the 25th Annual Women's Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Opponents deemed this as the Bush administration "working against women's rights issues and using women to do their dirty work" and partly a test for Bush on how well she could campaign for her husband in the impending two years when he sought re-election. [21], In August 2006, an article in New York Magazine reported that Parsons would likely run for Mayor of New York City in the 2009 New York mayoral election. [244], In November 2016 Bush received 10 for 10 award from Women's Democracy Network in recognition of her years of work on behalf of Afghan women's rights. The announcement surprised many media watchers who expected chief operating officer Robert Pittman to take the helm. [197] She mentioned how her mother-in-law Barbara Bush had picked up a crying AIDS baby while on a visit to the HIV/AIDS shelter "Grandma's House" in 1989. Bush offered support for the issue by saying "when couples are committed to each other and love each other they ought to have the same sort of rights that everyone has." Immediately following the September 11, 2001 attacks, Bush spoke regarding America's children: [W]e need to reassure our children that they are safe in their homes and schools. "[124], Bush continued to remain involved and concerned over the state of women in Afghanistan, speaking out editorials and appearances during 2013 that the women and girls who had been helped could not be abandoned during and after the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. In September 2018, Parsons became the Interim Chairman of the Board for CBS replacing Les Moonves. [151][152], Bush was keynote speaker at the Go Red for Women Summit in Austin in February 2016, an event designed to promote both financing and awareness for women fighting heart disease. [34] [83] In September 2008, Bush spoke during the first night of the 2008 Republican National Convention,[84] her joint appearance with Cindy McCain geared toward raising hurricane relief funds for victims of Hurricane Gustav. And I don't really believe those polls. "[12], She met George W. Bush in July 1977 when mutual friends Joe and Jan O'Neill invited her and Bush to a backyard barbecue at their home. [116][117], In February 2009, the month after she and her husband left office, Laura and George W. Bush moved into a new residence in Dallas. When the weekend was over, the most visible evidence of the visit was the guest book at Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows, wherein Laura Bush lists her hometown as Washington, D.C. There's a star . Collect, curate and comment on your files. [60] She commented on the disease: "Like many women, I assumed heart disease was a man's disease and cancer was what we would fear the most. Born in Midland, Texas, Bush graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in education, and took a job as a second grade teacher. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. [144], In 2015, Bush had several speaking arrangements on issues relating to her husband's presidency. [36][37], Bush became the First Lady of Texas when her husband was elected as the Governor of Texas and served as first lady of that state from January 17, 1995, to December 21, 2000. [109][110] According to historian Myra Gutin, this was the first time in history that a First Lady had ever directly reached out to historians to talk about her accomplishments. The couple had twin daughters in 1981. [27], In 2015, Parsons was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer.
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