A Conversation with First Ladies Barbara & Laura Bush

On March 5, 2012 the George W. Bush Presidential Center hosted the First Ladies Conference at Southern Methodist University. In this video, Historian and Biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin moderates a conversation with Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush.

[@brianp7278]

I am impressed with the admirable qualities of Barbara and Laura Bush. They and their husbands were great people. I am also very impressed with Michele Obama. First class ladies, all three of them

[@tessbolella8743]

I really enjoyed this presentation. A very well informed moderator and 2 fabulous and smart First Ladies who has a great sense of humor too. I admire the Bush family even though I did not always agree with their policies.

[@dukerwong3900]

Both of our former 1st Lady Bush 41 and 43 are very down to earth typed people. I like the way of their honesty and straight forwardness. I also like their unselfish caring and concerns to others. I pray for the unity of the Republican Party. I pray for the unity of our country without the partisan line, but for America's own foundations and constitutions for America's greatness by America's patriotism and loyalty. I also pray for the unity of all races, genders and between the rich and poor to build America altogether by our patriotism and loyalty as well as our own generous mind.

[@djcgfkbv4807]

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[@josalmon4742]

Love hearing Laura Bush talk. She is so articulate and kind.

[@weetingchen]

Miss you Mrs Babara Bush! May you RIP and May God Bless Your Soul!

[@inthevault9603]

This is a wonderful, uplifting interview. I love Doris Kearns Goodwin. She is definitely a famous historian, but she is by far the most interesting and humorous one. I already love history especially, US but she probably makes a lot of people want to become historians themselves. And then there’s Barbara Pierce Bush, I can’t get enough of her and I can’t believe she’s gone. Every time I think about it I start crying and I’m not even a Republican. She was an amazing woman and there’s never been another First Lady like her or person for that matter.

[@dwood37]

I just LOVE these two!! I laughed out loud when Barbara said; "George called him in jail..." Both Barbara and Laura were great first ladies in their own unique way. Just as President Bush said, I would certainly settle for a tie. :) Such grace--we're lucky to have had them as First Ladies of the United States.

[@lymanevolution1188]

Douglas Wood they upheld the position beautifully.

[@lymanevolution4587]

Douglas Wood definitely. I love them personally and in their roles as first ladies. But how bout this, they are more than first ladies, they are smart, beautiful, intelligent women and mothers, the most important roles of a lifetime.

[@connielowe9630]

Lmao... Barbara Bush is a MAN!!!

[@erikhammer153]

Barbara bush was the daughter of the evil Satanist alesister crowley

[@erikhammer153]

@@lymanevolution1188 they were twats

[@ghill88]

What a rush of nostalgia of a more pleasant, reasonable America. Thank you First Ladies.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

I love Laura Bush and her platforms. Forwarding American women into leadership positions.

[@prestonvaughn6633]

Laura is always top class. By far the classiest FL ever

[@virginialewis9854]

This is such a beautiful way to get to know former First Ladies. Thank you!

[@jaydenlynn9391]

Now you see were George gets his sence of humour from his mother is so funny and sweet. Laura is just so kind and graceful.

[@amythomspon956]

Yes plus the southern accent makes it better

[@doraemon61377]

He is the courageous type of person like his mother

[@edonuwaye1ofatlantageorgia171]

I just love the chemistry between this very unique woman as in-laws ,very inspiring. God bless you.

[@barrett7893]

I love Barbara Bush. What a amazing woman. And what a great woman of her generation. Along with her daughter in-law Laura Bush! They really were both great women of their generations! and they were so funny and they took things serious when they had to but they also love to laugh about things going on and laugh at themselves most importantly!

[@debbietrabeau3764]

I enjoyed this very much. Both women are outstanding. We need that today. How refreshing to listen to real American. Democracy forever. Peace on earth.

[@jrbon4619]

Love Mrs.Barbara Bush, she is my favorite First Lady.

[@jamminjim247]

The moderator, Doris Kearns Goodwin, is a wealth of historic knowledge that is really cool to listen to. Some of those stories she tells are probably rarely heard. I like this video a lot.

[@caseymanuel7199]

I cant imagine how much George and Laura miss Mr and Mrs Bush. 😔

[@lizgichora6472]

Great Women, I miss Mrs Barbra Bush very much, quite the Excellent pioneer with Fascinating values and inspiration. Thank you very much.

[@cavhoki]

laura bush is the classiest first lady this country has ever had , im a democrat and gay and i love her

[@gavinrobb85]

Touché! I am not democrat but British but Mrs Laura Bush has the fine line of being approachable almost and yet dignified, elegant and utterly knowledgeable about the W.H history. Fantastic conversation!

[@pekkle0724]

how delightful - both ladies are classy and wonderfully witty! love them!

[@janicemckay5867]

Me too

[@mark31995]

Barbara was hilarious

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

It's so awesome to hear 1st Lady Laura Bush's detail recollection of her historical account of the decor. It's amazing how much people actually remember about their living space, especially when you're actively involved in the decorative decisions. And, 1st Lady Barbra Bush is so authentic; I loved it when she said to Laura, "I shouldn't have to be prodding you". That was so funny, but Laura was just being a little humble & modest. She is so graceful & elegant with solid executive presence. I love her persona! She must have been Miss Texas or some other pageant winner. I guess I better do my research. #GreatInterview, Doris is always fantastic!

[@janicemckay5867]

I enjoyed Laura Bushes book about her entire life so much also.

[@hockeyqueen]

"George called him in jail." I died...what a character Barbara Bush was!

[@rebeccajenkins1553]

I was home with my sons and taught them to read. It was one of my best successes. What a special time, a lot of work but a special time that I wouldn't trade

[@petrofilmeurope]

Excellent interview. High class. Wonderful people both of them. Thank you from Oslo.

[@ferhatfida9623]

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[@janehaamilton7798]

Thank you Bush first ladies for YOUR service to our country.....love you both....

[@earleshivers817]

I really enjoyed this interview with The Bush ladies...

[@marysheppard9915]

Oo

[@Bible7Lover]

*Oh, really??? The bush 'ladies' FROM the Bush CRIMINAL family!!!*

[@drewmoon6907]

@@Bible7Lover they aren’t ladies they are laddies...they are men.

[@Bible7Lover]

@@drewmoon6907 Not sure about Laura, but barbara definitely is.

[@moynanplayz5379]

RIP Barbara Bush. What strong honest good First Lady. The best First Lady.

[@clementinemurray4659]

Moynan Playz keep

[@kathikamholz1493]

I love all the Bush interviews

[@annamaybourdon8507]

Watching this after Mrs. BB's passing, what a lovely woman. RIP dear First Lady.

[@marcooneto5985]

Barbara maybe has been the wittiest First Lady of all times. Here sense of humour was really wonderful. I miss her...

[@ladyanne8139]

Loved this. Very fun information..

[@jamminjim247]

Barbara Bush reminds me of my late GrandMom. She is a classy gal and never makes a rude statement or has a harsh word. A very nice lady. Laura Bush also seems like a very nice gal. She is always respectful of her husband and totally supportive of him.

[@ticotechhouston4917]

Jim M ""Why should we hear about body bags and deaths? It's not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?" Barbara bush" Classy? You are stupid or what?

[@dancysauce3329]

Just shut up hater

[@Madelyn5454]

Really enjoying this most insightful dual interview . I really am learning a lot about the pressures of life in the White House

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Great interviews

[@TavgaHawrame]

indeed they Laura empowered women's of Afghanistan, and particularly the story of the young girls who they want get divorce and prevent them been abused and educate them

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

serving our communities with leadership that changes worlds.

[@DrEsq]

This was wonderful.

[@ranetterobinsonstrinz3468]

Magnificent ladies. Such a wonderful video that Im so happy I stumbled on.

[@9340jr]

This is truly amazing!

[@patmccool3165]

This is wonderful makes my day to see good loving ladies on the stage and GW Bush. Much Love. Pat

[@BeckyinKC]

Thank you for having these interesting moments available.

[@Eugene-hb2ik]

Love my first ladies they all have a charity an integrity

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Vielen Dank allen Mitarbeiter/in Kompetenz Arbeitsplätzen & Doktorarbeit bestätigt werden können

[@dadonatelli]

Loved this one!

[@joycebenton9368]

Always miss the former 1st Lady Barbara Bush.

[@54jeanmarie]

Two lovely ladies!! Adore them both. Barbara was very funny & charming. She will be missed.

[@joycebenton9368]

Actually both 1st Lady Barbara Bush and 1st Lady Laura Bush are all great 1st Ladies of our country America. They are very principled, kind and thoughtful and forgiving typed 1st Ladies. The former 1st Lady Barbara Bush thought they were lucky. I thought also were America’s and Americans’ luck to have the 1st Ladies like them and President Bush 41 and President Bush 43’s generosity and kindness nature to Americans of all too at the time. I just feel President Bush families are very honest, sincere, thoughtful and down to earth kind decency nature to love them.

[@marilynmatthews7049]

Very interesting.

[@63viet]

Mrs. Laura Bush looked very dignified and Mrs Barbara Bush was a very classy First Lady.

[@joycebenton9368]

Love both former 1st Ladies. One is sincere, kind and blunt. The other is patient, kind and sweet. They are in same family, love each other, support and help each other as one family of patriotism, principles, kindness and decency nature for America’s greatness of safety, prosperity and unity as well as the warmth as a whole family altogether. Love them always. Let’s forgive each other and move forward quickly together by our generosity forgiveness and kindness nature toward each other’s service, Contributions and mistakes altogether, reunite together again and getting things done quickly together and govern by our country America’s own established Constitution laws afterward together through our learning experiences together and continued our country America’s greatness of freedoms, entrepreneurship spirit and equality of opportunities principles always together.

[@crobinson7005]

Mrs Barbara P Bush ,You will be missed God Bless all of you.

[@seanfitzpatrick8385]

"Ladies" Bahahahahahahaha

[@aliqazilbash5231]

Dear Ladies, you are gorgeous! ... Mrs. Barbara Bush, I am extremely sorry if I inadvertently spread false rumors about your well-being, I couldn't apologize enough, but I sure hope your entire family could excuse my ignorance, I should have been much more considerate. All together, I hope that each and every member of the Bush Family is doing well, I swear, I felt like as if I were listening to my mother and grand mother having a discussion.. yes it did have a grounding affect, in the most positive sense. I am very optimistic over the collective future, I was being discouraged from electing the United States as the ideal place to live and grow, I believe the hesitations were mainly being induced by a hand full of individuals who, I hope after this interview, would reform any negatively developed attitudes towards the nation. progress is very difficult to define unless and until you come up with a way of tracking the transformation, meaning, you need its own measure. leaving the developed world aside, the social institutions of gender equality, women's empowerment, non-discriminatory treatment of minorities and a society that values justice and accords all of its members equal opportunity to advance, to learn and to teach, and to prosper, regardless of their background, race, religion, caste and or creed. ... so yes, there is a noticeable differences, however, with the required consideration to scientific research, more opportunities for education and training, and a government that is increasingly becoming free of corruption and mismanagement, and more accountable to the people.... is perhaps, how I consciously made the decision to invest much time and energy hosting cross cultural exchanges, within my own past and present... maybe I am guilty of imitating an NGO, momentarily, but it was on the basis of the innate spirit of volunteerism, raising awareness and showing an interest.... has been much rewarding, in its own dimension. however, coming back to the home turf, I can't help myself except slip back into the old routine, where the norms and customs are what I am used to and I am once again taking many things, good behavior and the individual supremacy, for granted.. it is like, weren't we the people, who is tasked with leading the rest of the world, by the very best of examples? in conduct, generosity, humanities and still sporting an immaterial culture heavily based on the STEM fields... !? yes, the creative commons are a modern day phenomenon, however, as per my education, I still model my own success on the basis of the number of buildings I can potentially build... maybe, sponsor missions to outer space, .. have my very own research institute, taking inspiration from near-ancients, and be able to produce new knowledge .. discover new fields? ... therefore, I have geared myself to be an extremely productive member of society... Engineers without borders..!? Doctors without borders..!? bridge builders..!? Yes to All! Good Evening, Ali

[@mimimcguire1260]

Wonderful. Loved it.

[@1223steffen]

barbara bush was the best first lady in my lifetime

[@yneshAshanti]

Sam Steffen Melanie isn’t too bad..

[@marydavis7809]

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[@Celisar1]

@@yneshAshanti ...🥴

[@ovidiogarza7462]

Thank you...

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Systems are engineered to inspire great leadership.

[@patriciavasquez573]

Mr. Baker..is indeed Quality, seal the deal. Thanks

[@TavgaHawrame]

I think leaders of other nations think like president Bush protect their people and think about security of thir people and about their domestic issue to limit world problems

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Für alles Opas + Omas.....Väter + Müttern.....Onkeln + Tanten.....Brüdern + Schwestern....Cousanne + Cousinne + Nichten und Neffen Alles Erwachsenen mit Herzen Erkrankungen haben......................Wünsche ich es Euch Gesundheitlich & längere Lebenden Menschen

[@gavinbarnes6310]

It got real awkward after she said Lincoln was sexy 😂

[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Das Autos Geschichte so kompliziert worden war.............................! Ob ich Euch alles darüber hinaus bringen können

[@reyalexandro]

Say what you will about their husbands but both of these ladies were straight class and full of personality. They could give you interesting stories for days. I think they talked more here than we ever heard from Trump's wife.

[@janicemckay5867]

I also enjoyed Clementine's book about her life as Churchill's wife.

[@TavgaHawrame]

Barbra is great women influenced and touched many awhen she was at white house

[@joycebenton9368]

In America’s free election system, one day of Presidency, one day to govern. When retired, will be America’s citizens for America’s greatness always. It’s only happens in America. President Bush was retired at the time, but still can feel their down to earth kind kindness nature accompanied with principles of patriotism, freedoms, entrepreneurship spirit and equality of opportunities still remain in our memories.

[@wpwcradio]

GW Bush seems like a very likeable man outside of the Whitehouse. The Repubs really did a hateful job on him when he was the POTUS. I hope that he is enjoying his retirement and will stay out of politics.

[@joyknutson6468]

Read Barbara Bush's book it's fantastic

[@kingsleypudota8461]

Love the interview the broccoli part thanks

[@ebimoreni1278]

Educated Mind Are treasure. Where’s they are Education- . Too sad 😢. Very amazing listening to fists ladys .

[@MalvinderKaur-e7x]

today on commute there was signs saying George of jungle and George Noory

[@wilhelmmercado9831]

Who is April Glaspie?

[@MalvinderKaur-e7x]

writing their episode would be very interesting these are two first ladies in a row.. like get your Ducks in row...

[@shaunh1986]

Great video!

[@christinemunn6123]

Watching this interview makes me happy and sad.......look at the state of the Republican party today and what that Trump has done to the party and disgrace which he brings. This has been a great year of loss and as time presents we have lost many of the real and caring people who actually made America great they didn't have to banner and sell that to people they did-it.

[@Eugene-hb2ik]

Girl you still alive in heaven teach

[@joycebenton9368]

I don’t know politics much, maybe not at all, but mostly just by sense of nice or not, believe or not, principled or not, kind or not only. I guess as families, often can be influenced each other, learning from each other from why and how for any citizens who never govern before or lead before. The former President Bush 41 obviously was a very patriotic, principled, kind, decent and very experienced Governing leadership for sure as well as family caring and oriented President. Just look at his entire families, will easily to sense that, because all of his family members seems inherited the character features and not only his son the former President Bush 43 and Gov. Bush are. I guess this is why many people love him and the former President Reagan made his choice for him to be his Vice President at the time. I guess the former President Bush loved to see a united nation under America’s principles by learning experiences from achievement and mistakes altogether by grace and decency nature for a safe, prosperous and united nation America to continue America’s freedoms, entrepreneurship spirit and equality of opportunities as well as build our country America’s strong economy and defense capabilities and a great world leadership to spread freedoms, entrepreneurship spirit and equality of opportunities in the world. The former President Reagan’s and President Bush’s deep visions and abilities for America’s greatness by America’s patriotism and loyalty toward America’s greatness which made Americans of all to proud to be Americans together for America’s greatness. Let’s forgive each other this time and unite together again by by our grace and decency nature this time and unite together again by focusing on getting things done quickly together. Learning experiences from achievement and mistakes will be able to do better quickly instead of hatred toward each other’s service and mistakes. I don’t know right or not, since I have never interested politics before and never been a politician before ever and don’t know much. However, I believe that and like to share with others and learn from others. When I see a splitting nation will be very worried and wish we will be able to reunite together again by our own grace and decency nature toward each other’s service and mistakes this time and govern by our country America’s own established principles of Foundation and Constitution laws afterward together again. God bless America always!

[@rosemoffett2364]

Former First Ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush are lovable .I wish they were part of my family.

[@Eugene-hb2ik]

Fort Worth Texas to love that

[@rwnorris24]

What’s Southern Methodist core beliefs based on? Ideological determinists? Thank you. Sincerely, R.W.N II

[@adriancummings9476]

Bush is my favorite president

[@Simon-pl2zi]

LOL

[@sandybuckner9939]

Adrian Cummings i

[@brianamosley2002]

Adrian Cummings Obama was mines

[@need4HIM]

MINE ALSO

[@ravindertalwar553]

LONG LIVE INDIAN AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.

[@joycebenton9368]

It’s a very interesting interview. We love both 1st Ladies and their husbands the former President Bush 41 and President Bush 43. They are very principled and so kind, honest and down to earth kind great Governing leaderships. Wish The former President Bush and their families all healthy always. I guess the former President Bush’s principles, kindness and generosity of forgiveness nature always worthy for us to learn more and understand more and do better things quickly together instead of madness and hatred to each other’s service, Contributions and mistakes forever. Let’s forgive each other this time and unite together again by our generosity of forgiveness and kindness nature this time and get important things done quickly together again.

[@ismailramli2018]

Buona serata

[@gustavoamorim5189]

I love both.

[@janerohr8055]

I love bar so good sence of humor

[@selvitr3945]

Appreciate the George Bush Foundation and Library with so many Pressured Job as Presidents , many American Citizens got help from this 43 Living President, really never heard of other Presidents giving back to their citizens, imagine about 40 something Libraries, 40 something Charitable Foundations do you hear often, pressured Citizens gladly forever supporting themes, Can imagine seeing 40 Presidents ghosts smiling in the White House with Blue Red White stripes pride of their achievements towards instilled Americans values going stronger and stronger!

[@Joseph-x7i7z]

Dear Majesty Madelene Lady Laura Bush, I liked regeining worldwide with you like your daughter Jenna too, but with all affection will always give my personal support and look vevto you much ss former first lady Laura bush. ❤ jo£

[@ravindertalwar553]

LONG LIVE BEAUTIFUL AMERICA AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

[@เดี๋ยว-ด2ฏ]

ลืมทานยาของเลยขึ้นครับ😥🥺🤭

[@AmericaVoice]

Lol, the lady asking the First Lady questions slipped up and said first wife's instead of First Ladies.. Lol if she only knew just under 5 years later it would come to pass the first time in US history!!!!

[@เดี๋ยว-ด2ฏ]

ได้รับบทแสดงถึงตัวร้ายและตัวตลกสง

[@sebenik1066]

I love them both first ladies

[@angelan2764]

I love Barbara bushes

[@macrent2]

I love her too!

[@GR-sc3ph]

Churchill was known for his amazing sense of humour, punch lines that we all use until today; i am a bit sad that we do not produce such leaders, statesmen or women anymore but it seems we are electing greedy, seriously uneducated, boring and dangerous individuals

[@Davidfooterman]

Laura was about to say, “...destroyed [by the British]” and checked herself. The First Ladies and what they say are also very important.

[@เดี๋ยว-ด2ฏ]

มาเถอะครับพระลอกำลังรอครับ💆

[@wilhelmmercado9831]

In the blink of an eye

[@brianamosley2002]

RIP Barbara