On February 22, 2013, without her consent, she was included in a pro-gay advertisement from the Respect of Marriage Coalition. Despite their political differences,[168] Michelle Obama has called Laura Bush both her friend and a role model,[169][170] crediting Bush with setting "a high bar" for her during her tenure as First Lady. [22] She then taught for three years at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, a Houston Independent School District school in Houston, until 1972. Laura Bush (Parsons) has registered as a class of '64 alumni of Putnam City High School. [1] He was previously the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA franchise. Susan Bush and Laura Parsons. [230], On October 18, 2003, she was conferred by the former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo the Order of Gabriela Silang, a single-class order which makes her the first U.S. First Lady recipient during the state visit of President George Bush to the Philippines. [136], In April 2013, Bush was in attendance at a news conference, where she said the recently built George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum was not a monument for her husband but instead a representation of the White House and the struggles of America during his tenure. April 20, 2021, 9:57 AM PDT / Source: TODAY. Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. [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. [17] According to the accident report released by the city of Midland in 2000, in response to an open-records request, she was not charged in the incident. As First Lady, Bush was involved in issues of concern to children and women, both nationally and internationally. The couple expressed their wishes that the trip not be publicized. In spite of her shyness, the new role forced her to become a . [107] Later that month, after Miers had faced intense criticism, Laura Bush questioned whether the charges were sexist in nature. She used the opportunity to discuss the plight of women in Afghanistan leading up to the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, saying "The brutal oppression of women is a central goal of the terrorists. "[12] Bush has also credited her second grade teacher, Charlene Gnagy, for inspiring her interest in education. The couple had twin daughters in 1981. [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. [153] In March, Bush attended the funeral of Nancy Reagan in California. [104], When asked about abortion in 2000, Bush said she did not believe Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Michigan spokeswoman for the Romney campaign Kelsey Knight said having Mrs. Bush there would "just fuel the fire and the momentum we are seeing". Visitors can explore native Texas environments such as Blackland Prairie, Post Oak Savannah, and Cross Timbers Forest. In time, her husband decided to enter politics, and Laura Bush became the wife of the Texas governor in 1995. [8] He helped negotiate the company's merger with America Online in 2000, creating a $165-billion media conglomerate[10] that is "usually described as the worst merger of all time. 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. [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. [1] He was previously the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA franchise. Mputu helped the Titans to a 2-0 record with a couple of big performances. His maternal grandfather had been head groundskeeper at the John D. Rockefeler estate, Kykuit. Bush created the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries "to support the education of our nation's children by providing funds to update, extend, and diversify the book and print collections of America's school libraries". In August 2007, the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health (LWBIWH) was founded at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. [180][181] In their remarks, the two sang each other's praises. [165], In April 2020, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bush and Michelle Obama made a joint appearance on the "One World: Together At Home" televised concert special by the Global Citizen Festival where they expressed appreciation for healthcare workers, first responders, pharmacists, veterinarians, sanitation workers as well as grocery store workers and those delivering food and supplies to homes. In the summer, I liked to spend afternoons reading in the library. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. 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. [22][33] She reflected that she thought her husband "was drinking too much" amid her knowing it was not his desired way of living. [175][176], In September 2009, Bush openly praised President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. [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. But I don't know that she's ever had a real jobI mean, since she's been grown up. In 2007, she received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. "[91], During the January 2005 second inauguration ceremonies for her husband, Laura Bush was looked highly upon by People magazine, The Washington Post, and others for her elegance and fashion sense. In the later months of 2012, Bush campaigned for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, hosting a fundraiser in September with Ann Romney and appearing in Livonia, Michigan, the following month for a Romney campaign event. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage) Embed PURCHASE A LICENSE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image? And of course some people are unhappy about what some of those decisions are. [56] Instead, during the September 11 attacks, Bush was taken to inside the White House and placed in an underground bunker, later being met by her husband, who had returned to Washington from Florida. 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. In 2001, United States President George W. Bush selected Parsons to co-chair a commission on Social Security. [172] Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. Yet heart disease kills more women in our country than all forms of cancer combined. Because I think it's important for people that for medical reasons and, and other reasons. [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. He also met a deputy attorney general, Harold R. Tyler, and one of his aides, a young Rudolph W. Giuliani, with whom he was to be closely associated supporting him in his campaign for New York mayor and heading his transitional council.[8]. and regional cooperation, serves extraordinarily talented women from 15 countries across Asia and the Middle East, including Afghanistan and Myanmar. [4] She used her position to advocate Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer awareness as well.[4]. [200] Bush responded that some of the candidates had "frightened some candidates", but at the same time expressed her liking of the Republican Party having room for difference of opinion and that within the party, "we have room for all". [41][42] Bush further established "Rainbow Rooms" across the state, in an effort to provide emergency services for neglected or abused children. "[74] Heinz later apologized for the remark, stating that she had forgotten that Laura Bush was a teacher and librarian prior to her marriage. [190], In March 2015, Bush and Obama were named as co-chairs of the Find Your Park campaign, an attempt to increase national park support and introduce millennials to the park service before its centennial the following year. She is also credited with creating a national initiative called "Ready to Read, Ready to Learn", which promotes reading at a young age. [55], On September 11, 2001, Bush had been hosting her in-laws George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush at the White House and was scheduled to give a testimony to Congress on education. The Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, open year round, reflects President and Mrs. Bush's love of the native Texas landscape. Bush referred to her 2000 interview, reaffirming her support for Roe v. Wade, "I think it's important that [abortion] remain legal. 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Bush's grandkids have odd nickname for him". Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. [141], On April 26, 2014, she gave a speech at the Ericsson Center in Plano, Texas, where she spoke on behalf of the company's mentoring program for girls. "[67] Her husband was originally to give the address but he felt that she should do it; she later recalled, "At that moment, it was not that I found my voice. Clear skies. [47], The following day, she composed open letters to America's families, focusing on elementary and middle school students, which she distributed through state education officials. A statement from Bush's spokesperson states that Bush "did not approve of her inclusion in this advertisement nor is she associated with the group that made the ad in any way. [46] She also focused on early child development. [226] She was the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Junior League of Dallas, of which she is a member. [129], On October 26, 2009, Bush spoke at the 25th Annual Women's Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. She traveled to numerous countries as a representative of the United States. 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. When asked who she would be like out of the past First Ladies, she insisted it would be herself. 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. "[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. See how she helped out", The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty. 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 . 2023 Getty Images. Time Warner was a bunch of fiefdoms and he was effective in moving it toward a cohesive management team. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. [232] She accepted The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal on behalf of disaster relief workers around the world in May 2006 from Vanderbilt University. "[24], Bush traveled to Kuwait in April 1993, accompanying her in-laws as well as brothers-in-law Jeb and Marvin Bush after former president Bush was invited to return to the Middle East for the first time since his presidency. She became First Lady after her husband was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2001. "[65] She used her position to gain international support for the foundation through the Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the Americas, an initiative that unites experts from the United States, Brazil, Costa Rica and Mexico. She applauded the foundation's efforts in eliminating cancer and said, "A few short years ago, a diagnosis of breast cancer left little hope of recovery. 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. [71] She advocated for his re-election in a speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention,[72] and was credited with having raised $15 million for her husband's campaign as well as the Republican Party while still succeeding in keeping a separate schedule that allowed for her to tend to the traditional duties she had as First Lady. [93] The tulle gown was also designed for her by de la Renta. [6] He later attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where at 6'4" tall he may have played varsity basketball. She arrives from the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, where she served most recently as deputy. [101], Overall, Bush traveled to 77 countries in the eight years of her husband's presidency, touring 67 of those during the second term. During her husband's second term, Bush was more involved in foreign matters. 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." [185] In their remarks, both Bush and Obama stressed the importance of being role models. 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. [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. As First Lady of Texas, Bush implemented many initiatives focused on health, education, and literacy. I have loved books and going to the library ever since. [233], Four learning facilities have been named for her: the Laura Welch Bush Elementary School of Pasadena ISD in Houston, Texas,[234] the Laura W. Bush Elementary School in the Leander ISD in Travis County, Texas, just outside Austin,[235] the Laura Bush Middle School (Lubbock-Cooper ISD) in Lubbock, Texas,[236] and the Laura Bush Education Center at Camp Bondsteel, a U.S. military base in Kosovo. [103], Bush is a Republican and has identified herself with the GOP since her marriage. Approaching him, she related that her father had been alcoholic and it was not a pattern she wished to repeat in their family. In September 2018, Parsons became the Interim Chairman of the Board for CBS replacing Les Moonves. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. [214] Ultimately, Bush and her husband refused to vote for president in 2016.[215]. According to Bush, it was the most logical decision since Parsons enjoyed arguing so much. [195] In a November interview, Bush stated that she wished the Trumps "the very best" given that she knew what it was like to live in the White House and confirmed that she both been in contact with former First Lady Melania Trump and been invited to the Diplomatic Reception Room by retained personnel from the Bush administration.[196]. [7][8][9] She is of English, French, and Swiss ancestry. [51] The conference, held in September 2006, encouraged a constant effort to promote literacy and highlighted many successful literacy programs. She is also credited with having a stabilizing effect on his private life. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good. Richard Parsons. [178][179] [26], In 1968, Parsons married Laura Ann Bush, a community activist with a doctorate in child psychology, who he met at the University of Hawaii. It requires a lot of sensitivity to just talk about the issue a lot of sensitivity. 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. [126] In late 2017, Bush and First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani traveled to Washington to rally lawmaker support for Afghanistan and women there. [58] Bush believes the September 11 attacks ignited the interest in the way Afghan women were treated.[59]. Apparently it was the right decision. Laura Parsons and Dick Parsons, CEO, Time Warner LaTanya Jackson, Dick Parsons and Laura Parsons *EXCLUSIVE* President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush sit with Richard D. Parsons, chairman and CEO of Time Warner, during the Christmas in Washington. [16] Welch and her passenger, both 17, were treated for minor injuries. They have three grown children: Gregory, Leslie and Rebecca. [25] Laura bought a tan, two-toned dress off the rack for the wedding. [247], In 2021 Bush received the Concordia Leadership Award. [118] In November 2009, the former First Lady, accompanied by her husband, made a visit to families of veterans in Fort Hood. 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. She attended James Bowie Elementary School, San Jacinto Junior High School, and Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. [40] She established the First Lady's Family Literacy Initiative, which encouraged families to read together. 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. [144], In 2015, Bush had several speaking arrangements on issues relating to her husband's presidency. [191][192] The pair made a joint appearance at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in September 2015, Bush appearing physically while Obama was present through a video call. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [31] She credited her father-in-law's election to the vice presidency with giving her and her husband national exposure. (Photo by Shahar Azran/WireImage) Embed PURCHASE A LICENCE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image? Laura Bush For Gay Marriage & Pro-Choice! She was to arrive there with her daughter Barbara Pierce Bush, her husband George W. Bush, and Soledad O'Brien, a journalist. Find Laura Bush's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Bush campaigned for Republicans around the country in 2002 for that year's midterm elections, attending and hosting fundraisers as well as giving speeches. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. [60], With her predecessor, former First Lady Nancy Reagan, Bush dedicated the First Ladies Red Dress Collection at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in May 2005. [5][88][89] That places Bush as one of the most popular first ladies. Laura Bush in Illinois. After his announcement as interim Clippers CEO in L.A. last week, the millionaire businessman reportedly flew back to the East Coast to be by her side as she underwent a medical procedure on Tuesday. [14][15] The victim was her close friend and classmate Michael Dutton Douglas. [162] On June 3, Bush served as the keynote speaker at the National Willa Cather Center dedication in Red Cloud, Nebraska and officially opened the center with a ribbon cut. 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[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. When his polls were really high they weren't on the front page. Laura Lane Welch Bush was born November 4, 1946 in Midland, Texas, the only child of Harold and Jenna Welch. I gotta say that First Ladies right now don't [get paid], even though that's a tough job! Licensed real estate professionals / entities are also commonly referred to as real estate agents or Realtors. [207] In February 2016, amid her brother-in-law's campaign trailing Trump in South Carolina polls, Bush traveled there with her husband. [225] She wrote another children's book with her daughter Jenna, Our Great Big Backyard. In July, she delivered a keynote address to the delegates at the 2000 Republican National Convention, which put her on the national stage. Born on May 22, 1986, Laura was the third and youngest daughter of Dr. Timothy and Sharon Bresnahan (ne Roggow). "[82] Bush relied on a strategy of praising the Republican candidate for their achievements and attending events alongside them. [5] She continued to advance her trademark interests of education and literacy by establishing the annual National Book Festival in 2001,[6] and encouraged education on a worldwide scale. [182], In July 2013, Bush and Obama appeared together in Africa at the First Ladies Summit. [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". He joined the foundation's board of trustees in 2008. [66], In November 2001, she became the first person other than a president to deliver the weekly presidential radio address. She established the Women's Health and Wellness Initiative and became involved with two major campaigns. After attaining her master's degree in library science at the University of Texas at Austin, she was employed as a librarian. [6], In 1971, Parsons served an internship at the New York State Legislature, at which time he was invited to work as a lawyer for the staff of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeler. On June 17, 2018, Bush wrote an opinion piece firmly opposing the Trump administration family separation policy in The Washington Post. [135] Ten years prior to the Luisa Hunnewell's estate visit she also visited Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts at which she met with the National Trust for Historic Preservation's President and listened to Concord-Carlisle High School's chorus. 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