This page is about the first lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. For the first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, see
Barbara Bush.
Laura Bush |
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Official portrait, 2005 |
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In office January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009 |
President | George W. Bush |
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Preceded by | Hillary Clinton |
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Succeeded by | Michelle Obama |
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In office January 17, 1995 – December 21, 2000 |
Governor | George W. Bush |
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Preceded by | David Richards |
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Succeeded by | Anita Thigpen Perry |
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Born | Laura Lane Welch (1946-11-04) November 4, 1946 (age 77) Midland, Texas |
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Political party | Republican |
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Profession | - author
- teacher
- librarian
- memiorist
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Laura Lane Welch Bush (born November 4, 1946) is an American teacher and author. She was the first lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009 as the wife of the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush. Before becoming first lady, she was the first lady of Texas from 1995 to 2000 when her husband was governor.