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Barbara Bush

Name Barbara Bush (Barbara Pierce Bush)
Born June 8, 1925
Died April 17, 2018
Was born in New York City, New York
Spouses George H.W. Bush
Children George W. Bush, Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush, Jeb Bush, Neil Bush, Marvin Bush, Dorothy Bush Koch
Occupation First Lady of the United States, Second Lady of the United States, advocate for literacy
Known for Advocacy for literacy, being the wife of President George H.W. Bush and the mother of President George W. Bush
Awards Numerous honorary degrees, recognition for her humanitarian work
Famous quotes “Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood… but everyone has something to give.”

Barbara Bush – Life milestones

Years Age Events
1925 0 Born on June 8 in New York City.
1941 16 Met George H. W. Bush at a dance.
1943 18 Became engaged to George H. W. Bush before his WWII service.
1944 19 Dropped out of Smith College after freshman year.
1945 20 Married George H. W. Bush on January 6.
1946 21 Birth of George W. Bush on July 6.
1948 23 Moved to Texas for George’s oil industry job.
1949 24 Birth of Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush on December 20.
1951 26 George H. W. Bush started his own oil company, Bush-Overbey.
1953 28 Robin Bush dies of leukemia on October 11. Birth of John Ellis “Jeb” Bush on February 11.
1955 30 Birth of Neil Mallon Bush on January 22.
1956 31 Birth of Marvin Pierce Bush on March 23.
1959 34 Birth of Dorothy “Doro” Bush on August 18.
1964 39 George H. W. Bush ran for Senate but lost.
1966 41 George H. W. Bush elected to the US House of Representatives.
1970 45 George H. W. Bush lost re-election to the House.
1971 46 George H. W. Bush appointed US ambassador to the United Nations.
1973 48 George H. W. Bush appointed chairman of the Republican National Committee.
1974 49 Ran for president, came in second to Gerald Ford.
1976 51 Ran as vice president with Ford, lost to Carter.
1977 52 George H. W. Bush appointed director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
1980 55 George H. W. Bush elected vice president under Ronald Reagan.
1984 59 Published “C. Fred’s Story” to promote literacy.
1988 63 George H. W. Bush elected president; Barbara becomes First Lady.
1992 67 George H. W. Bush lost re-election to Bill Clinton.
1993 68 George H. W. Bush’s presidency ends.
1994 69 Publishes memoir “Barbara Bush: A Memoir.” Son George W. Bush elected governor of Texas.
1995 70 Establishes the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.
2000 75 Receives National Humanities Medal. Son George W. Bush elected president.
2001 76 Continues literacy advocacy post-White House.
2003 78 Publishes “Reflections: Life After the White House.”
2010 85 Receives the Library of Congress Living Legends Award.
2018 93 Dies on April 17 in Houston, Texas.

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