Former US First Lady Barbara Bush died on the evening of the 17th, at the age of 92.
Barbara’s ancestors have been presidents, husbands are presidents, and sons have also been presidents. It can
be said to be one of the most connected women in the history of the United States.
She is spiritually independent, her character is tough, simple and humorous. She is not only the "first wife of the
Bush", but also the strong backing of the children.
From love at first sight to companionship for 70 years
Barbara-Bush's father, Pierce, was born in Manhattan in New York City in 1925. His ancestors were colonists of
the early New England region and had a blood relationship with the 14th President of the United States, Franklin
Pierce.
At the age of 16, Barbara met 17-year-old George Bush at a ball. The two fell in love at first sight. After a year and
a half, they announced their engagement. Bush then went to the battlefield of World War II.
In January 1945, the two men used the time when Bush returned to China for a wedding, and he has been with
him for more than 70 years.
After entering the university, Bush entered Yale University after the war. After graduation, his wife and children
settled in Texas after moving to the ground. Where he entered the oil industry, Barbara acted as a "senior aid"
behind him.
Bush was elected to the Texas Rep. in 1966 and has served in several major congressional or federal government
executive positions for the next decade.
During Bush’s tenure as director of the US Liaison Office in China, Barbara often rode bicycles with him on the
streets of Beijing to learn about Chinese society and the people. After returning to China, Barbara often gave a
speech on China's experience abroad.
In 1980, Reagan was elected president, Bush became his vice president as his running mate, and Barbara became
the "second lady" and became a household name in the United States within 8 years.
After the third son Neil was diagnosed with dyslexia, Barbara began to devote himself to literacy.
In 1984, she wrote a children's book about the Bush family from the perspective of the dog C.Fred, and donated
all proceeds from the book to charity.
First lady of "grounding gas"
Barbara talks humorously and bluntly, and often laughs at herself. The image of the grounded air is popular with
the public.
During her husband's election for the US president, she emphasized that she was concerned about church,
gardening and family time, not fashion. Her lack of big-name fashion was like her white hair.
At Bush's inauguration ceremony, she wore a string of three fake pearl necklaces, which once led the fashion
trend in the United States. This necklace has become synonymous with Barbara.
She later admitted that wearing a pearl necklace was to cover the wrinkles on her neck - a simple, honest attitude
once again made her countless.
After Bush took office, Barbara regarded family literacy as his main business as the first lady. She launched the
Barbara-Bush Family Literacy Foundation and appeared on the famous TV talk show Oprah Winfrey. The reading
dilemma also regularly broadcasts a national broadcast program to emphasize the importance of parent