Barbara Pierce Bush (June 8, 1925 – April 17, 2018) was the first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, as the wife of President George H. W. Bush. She was previously the second lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Among her six children are George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, and Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida. She and Abigail Adams are the only two women to be the wife of one U.S. president and the mother of another. At the time she became first lady, she was the second oldest woman to hold the position, behind only Anna Harrison, who never lived in the capital. Bush was generally popular as first lady, recognized for her apolitical grandmotherly image, and periodic Siena College Research Institute surveys of historians have consistently ranked her in the upper-half of American first ladies. More about Barbara Bush
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Barbara Pierce was born in New York City and grew up in Rye, New York. She met George Herbert Walker Bush at the age of sixteen, and the two married in 1945. They moved to Texas in 1948, where George was successful in the oil industry and later began his political career. Bush had six children between 1946 and 1959, and she had to endure the loss of her four-year-old daughter Robin to leukemia in 1953. She lived in Washington, D.C., New York, and China while accompanying her husband in his various political roles in the 1960s and 1970s. She became an active campaigner for her husband whenever he stood for election. Bush became second lady after her husband became vice president in 1981. She took on the role of a social hostess as second lady, holding frequent events at the vice president's residence, and she traveled to many countries with her husband on his diplomatic missions.In total, we tracked 647 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Barbara Bush (PRESIDENT GEORGE H W BUSH 41/FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH SIGNED OML BASEBALL JSA LOA) was sold in August 2019 for $799.99 while the cheapest item (Sisters First SIGNED by Jenna and Barbara Bush 1st printing HC/DJ) found a new owner for $0.99 in September 2023. The month with the most items sold (26) was December 2018 with an average selling price of $50.98 for an autographed item of Barbara Bush. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2012 with $599.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.25 was October 2011. In average, an autographed item from Barbara Bush is worth $21.00.
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Q&A: Barbara Bush Shares Goals in Global Health, Familial Inspirations (03/27/15): Barbara Pierce Bush, co-founder and chief executive officer of Global Health Corps and daughter of former President George W. Bush, came to Scripps College March 24 as guest lecturer in the 9th Annual Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program.
Scripps Invites Barbara Bush for Conservative Speaker Series (03/27/15): Barbara Pierce Bush, co-founder and chief executive officer of Global Health Corps and daughter of 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, took the stage at Scripps College’s Garrison Theater March 24 to speak about her work in promoting healthcare access throughout the world.
Former first lady Barbara Bush honored at leadership luncheon (03/25/15): Former first lady Barbara Bush and Rev. William Lawson were honored at an event hosted by the Center for Houston's Future.
Barbara Bush: 'No Thank You' for Your Jeb Bush Fundraising Letter (03/21/15): Thank you so much for the thoughtful "friend" fundraising letter that you sent me and millions of other Americans this week. You were so kind to solicit donations on behalf of your son Jeb's presidential campaign.
Barbara Bush to donors: I changed my mind on Jeb (03/19/15): In the early "will-he-or-won't-he" days of a potential Jeb Bush presidential candidacy, there was one important naysayer: his mother, Barbara Bush.
In fundraising e-mail, Barbara Bush says Jeb Bush ‘is our best chance of taking (03/2015): Former first lady reinforces support for her second son's bid.
Barbara Bush Changes Her Mind About ‘Enough Bushes’ in the White House (02/2015): Two years ago, Barbara Bush flatly shot down the idea of her son Jeb running and said "enough Bushes" have been president. But now Jeb Bush is running and his mother has now changed her mind.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush pushes importance of literacy at annual event (01/2015): Former First Lady Barbara Bush read to hundreds of students from Bryan, Austin, Houston and nearly 60,000 students virtually from around the nation via video conference at the Annenberg Presidential C
Barbara Bush, JJ Watt make surprise appearance at Hobby Center (12/2014): The crowd pleasing pairing of a former first lady and a Texans fan favorite helped crowds feel the holiday spirit
Day in History: First lady Barbara Bush arrives in Rochester (11/2014): 1989 – 25 years ago
George and Barbara Bush have endorsed Gov. Paul LePage for re-election in Maine. (10/2014): George and Barbara Bush have endorsed Gov. Paul LePage for re-election in Maine.
Christopher Buckley, Former Bush Speechwriter and Best-Selling Author, Delivers (09/2014): The 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush, and Mrs. Barbara Bush were in attendance as UNE President Danielle Ripich announced their $500,000 gift to the University. (PRWeb September 19, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/09/prweb12185126.htm
A Trip With Her Folks Turned Barbara Bush Into A Global Activist (08/2014): She visited Africa with her presidential parents and found her calling. Barbara Bush talks about Global Health Corps, the group she started, and shares a "tweet of advice" for her volunteers.
Barbara Bush Foundation supports reading (06/2014): KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Doro Bush Koch, the daughter of President George H.W. and Barbara Bush, remembers her mother reading to her and her brothers as a young child.
Barbara Bush Wears Shoulder Pads & Eye Black to 'Tackle Illiteracy' with JJ Watt (04/2014): Here's something you don't see every day. Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt teamed up with former first lady Barbara Bush to help tackle illiteracy. The result was this hilarious photo of Mrs. Bush in shoulder pads and eye black. [ J.J. Watt ]
George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, and the Family Dog Attended Johnny Manziel’s Pro (03/2014): President George H.W. Bush in the audience at Johnny Manziel's Pro Day. #Texans http://t.co/kN8yPPTYkq
Kelly Layman named senior vice president at Barbara Bush Foundation (02/2014): Business Matters staff report -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has appointed Kelly Layman senior vice president of strategic alliances.
Barbara Bush Is Right About Political Dynasties, But America Would Elect Jeb Bus (01/2014): There?s something very refreshing about Barbara Bush?s resistance to her son Jeb, running for president in 2016. But while Mrs. Bush is accurate that over time the selection of leadership from a narrow talent pool is not optimal, there are reasons why succession by heredity and bloodline wins out.
Jenna and Barbara Bush turn 32: A look back at growing up in the spotlight (11/2013): For Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager's 32rd birthday, we thought we'd take a look back.
Southern Baptist Slams George and Barbara Bush for Witnessing Same-Sex Wedding (10/2013): The President of the Southern Baptists Theological Seminary says attending the same-sex wedding of a friend cannot be a 'neutral act.' read more
Barbara Bush Skypes With Briarwood Elementary Students (09/2013): The "virtual" visit is part of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy's recognition of International Literacy Day, recognized each year on September 8.
Barbara Bush and her Maltese-poodle mix visit Maine children's hospital that bea (08/2013): PORTLAND, Maine — Barbara Bush and her dog were a hit at a Maine children's hospital bearing her name. The wife of former President George H.W. Bush is a summer resident of Kennebunkport. She read to young patients Thursday at The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center.
Briefly: Wendi Deng Murdoch, Barbara Bush, Angelina Jolie (07/2013): The billion-dollar divorce gets serious. The highest paid actresses. And other brief news.
Barbara Bush hopes Sarah Palin stays in Alaska - SEE VIDEO (06/2013): You may take it that former First Lady Barbara Bush isn't a Sarah Palin fan. In fact, Bush has a heartfelt suggestion for the presidential would-be: stay in Alaska.
President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush Welcomed Guests for a Special S (05/2013): NEW YORK, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush hosted a special screening of SnagFilms' documentary HONOR FLIGHT ...
Barbara Bush: ‘We’ve had enough Bushes’ in the White House (04/2013):
Barbara Bush Children's Hospital plans 'signature' race in South Portland (03/2013): SOUTH PORTLAND – A workshop session of the South Portland City Council Monday appears to have cleared the way for the largest charity run in city history, to be staged July 7 as a benefit for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
Barbara Bush Foundation Celebration of Reading event in Estero raises $2.6 milli (02/2013): Tonight, the Barbara Bush Foundation raised $2.
Join Gov. Jeb Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush at Celebration of Reading (01/2013): Join Gov. Jeb Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush at Celebration of Reading
Christmas comes early at the Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital (12/2012): PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - The holiday season is about family and giving. For kids it's also about... well... Presents. The families at the Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital at Maine Medical Center, the season got an early start.
Jeb, Barbara Bush to host Celebration of Reading event in February (11/2012): The 13th annual Florida Celebration of Reading is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point & Spa in Estero, according to a news release.
Barbara Bush, Ann LePage skip Skype, visit school live (09/2012): BREWER — Former first lady Barbara Bush and Maine first lady Ann LePage appeared larger than life on a screen as they video-chatted Monday afternoon with third- and fourth-grade students at Brewer Community School.
Video: Barbara Bush reads to children at Portland hospital (07/2012): Barbara Bush reads a book to children at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Tuesday. With Bush is her daughter, Doro Bush Koch.