Is Laura Bush Jewish?

Laura Bush is an American educator and author who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. She is the wife of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush.

Laura Lane Welch was born on November 4, 1946, in Midland, Texas. She grew up in a family that valued education and library services, which influenced her future advocacy work.

Laura married George W. Bush in 1977, and they have twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna. The family has a strong commitment to public service and philanthropy.

Laura Bush is a former teacher and librarian. As First Lady, she focused on education and literacy, leading initiatives to improve reading skills for children and adults alike.

Laura Bush co-founded the Texas Book Festival and the National Book Festival. She also led the effort to create the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, which provides grants to school libraries.

Laura Bush has largely maintained a positive public image, though she faced scrutiny for a car accident in 1963 that resulted in a fatality. She has openly discussed the incident and its impact on her life.

Laura Bush co-authored the memoir "Spoken from the Heart" and the children’s book "Our Great Big Backyard" with her daughter Jenna Bush Hager.