“America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Vision”

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President George W. Bush introduces former First Ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush during the "America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision" conference held March 5, 2012 at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Courtesy George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

Former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush were joined by historians and former White House staff members at the “America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Vision” conference and teachers’ workshop held on March 5, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The conference examined the role of our nation’s first ladies and their influence in America’s politics, domestic policy and global diplomacy, and gave insight into how these leaders behind the leaders help affect change and advance our society in valuable ways.

The teachers’ workshop presented primary source content relevant to teaching students about the role of first ladies.

“An Enduring Vision” was the second in a series of three conferences to be offered by the three Texas Presidential Libraries and presented in partnership with American University, Southern Methodist University, the White House Historical Association, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The conferences are organized by Anita McBride, Executive in Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University and former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush.

First Ladies Conference Program – The program includes the conference schedule and biographical information about the moderators and panelists.