Curated OER
The First Ladies
High schoolers compare two First Ladies. In this American history lesson, students read speeches given by Barbara Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton. High schoolers respond to questions about the speeches.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Barbara Bush
Read the story of First Lady Barbara Bush also known as Mrs. George H.W Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
Other
George H W Bush Presidential Library and Museum
This site is the homepage of the George Bush Presidential Library. From this page, you can access a biography, photos, and library exhibits on George Herbert Walker Bush.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Barbara Bush: Commencement Address at Wellesley College
This is the text, audio, and video [10:44] of Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College delivered on June 1, 1990.
CommonLit
Common Lit: First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College
A learning module that begins with "First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College" by Barbara Bush, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Barbara Pierce Bush
Details of the life of First Lady, Barbara Pierce Bush.