Biography
Laura Lane Bush (née Welch; born November 4, 1946) is the wife of George W. Bush and served as the first lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Bush previously served as the first lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000. She is also the daughter-in-law of former president George H. W. Bush.
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. 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 1977, and they were married later that year. The couple had twin daughters in 1981. Bush's political involvement began during her marriage. She campaigned with her husband during his unsuccessful 1978 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. In 1999–2000, 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. She became First Lady after her husband was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2001.
Polled by The Gallup Organization as one of the most popular First Ladies, Bush was involved in national and global concerns during her tenure. She continued to advance her trademark interests of education and literacy by establishing the annual National Book Festival in 2001, and encouraged education on a worldwide scale. She also advanced women's causes through The Heart Truth and Susan G. Komen for the Cure organizations. She represented the United States during her foreign trips, which tended to focus on HIV/AIDS and malaria awareness. She is the oldest living former First Lady, following the death of Rosalynn Carter in 2023.
Filmography
all 42
self 39
Movies 28
TV Shows 14
The Rise of Wagner (2023)
Miss Me Yet (2023)
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror (2021)
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress (2021)
First Ladies (2020)
One World: Together at Home (2020)
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017)
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony (2016)
How to Win the US Presidency (2016)
First Pitch (2015)
The Gettysburg Address (2015)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State (2014)
The Presidents' Gatekeepers (2013)
Black Ops (2012)
41 (2012)
9/11: The Day That Changed the World (2011)
Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010)
The Jay Leno Show (2009)
The White House: Behind Closed Doors (2008)
Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House (2008)
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008)
All the Presidents' Wives (2008)
Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
Being W (2008)
...So Goes the Nation (2006)
Loose Change (2005)
National Geographic: Inside the U.S. Secret Service (2004)
Celsius 41.11 (2004)
George W. Bush: Faith in the White House (2004)
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
The World According To Bush (2004)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Family Fundamentals (2002)
The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing (2002)
The Early Show (1999)
Fox News Sunday (1996)
Intimate Portrait (1993)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Frontline (1983)
CBS News Sunday Morning (1979)
Today (1952)
Election 2000
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1946-11-04 (77 years old)
Birth NameLaura Lane Welch
Birth PlaceMidland, Texas, United States of America
ReligionUnited Methodist Church
Height
SpouseGeorge W. Bush
ChildrenBarbara Bush, Jenna Bush Hager
FatherHarold Welch
MotherJenna Welch
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsLaura Lane Welch, 로라 부시, Laura Lane Welch Bush
AwardsThe Nichols-Chancellor's Medal, Library of Congress Living Legend
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