1st Lady Laura Bush

Published on October 11, 2005 By ----- In Misc

What is it about first lady Laura Bush that makes her so amiable to most Americans? Is it her genuine concern for the welfare of everyone? Is it that she is so adamant on education, children, and the necessity that each child achieves their goals in life? That they get an education and become better people? Is it her passionate platform for overall betterment of America, and the world?

Yes, I respect Mrs. Bush greatly. She is the best first lady ever, in my opinion. She has done more than any other first lady in encouraging more and more be done for children across the United States. Such programs that Mrs. Bush started, helped to start, or promoted are:

One of Mrs. Bush's first priorities in the White House was to convene the Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development. Prominent scholars and educators shared research on the best ways for parents and caregivers to prepare children for lifelong learning. Because children also need excellent teachers, Mrs. Bush works with teacher recruitment programs like Teach For America, The New Teacher Project, and Troops to Teachers.
Laura Bush is passionate about the importance and pleasures of reading, and she joined with the Library of Congress to launch the first National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., in September 2001. The 2004 National Book Festival drew 85,000 book-lovers from across the nation.
In honor of her mother, a breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Bush supports education campaigns for breast cancer and heart disease. She is a partner with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in publicizing The Heart Truth, which is that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in America. Mrs. Bush educates women about their risks and emphasizes the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and preventive screenings.
A hiking and camping enthusiast, Mrs. Bush helped to start Preserve America, a national initiative to protect our cultural and natural heritage. She highlights preservation efforts across the country and encourages Americans to get involved in preserving main streets, parks, and community heritage treasures. (www.whitehouse.gov)

-She is a modern, female Teddy Roosevelt. She stays in the shadow of her husband, yet help those in need and promotes a positive out look on life. She has a down to earth attitude, and natural passion (Children, etc...) that has made fools out of such people as John Kerry's wife, and others who doubted her steadfastness, background, and concern.

(Sorry, might sound a it rambling.)

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