Photos: Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush, who was reported in "failing health" over the weekend, died Tuesday at age 92. Here's a look at her life as a mother, first lady, philanthropist and more.
1943: Barbara Pierce
Barbara Pierce, the future Barbara Bush, is shown in her graduation photo from Ashley Hall, a finishing school in Charleston, S.C., in 1943. (AP Photo)
1964: Bush family
FILE - In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on couch with his wife Barbara and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush. (AP Photo, File)
1964: George Bush and Barbara Bush
George Bush, candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, gets returns by phone at his headquarters in Houston, Saturday, June 6, 1964 as his wife Barbara, beams her pleasure at the news. Bush was leading his opponent Jack Cox in the run-off primary. Bush will face Sen. Ralph Yarborough (D-Tex) in the November general election if his lead holds and he is the winner. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)
1964: Texas election senate
Republican Senatorial candidate George Bush shows a victory sign as he and his wife Barbara stand in front of a vote machine November 3, 1964 in Houston,Tex., just before casting their ballot. The candidate waited an hour and a half in a long of votes that circled the Pilgrim Elementary School where the Bush's voted this morning. in Houston. (AP Photo).
1971: Barbara Bush
Mrs.Barbara Bush shown April 13,1971. (AP Photo/Anthony Camerano)
1971: Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush walking on New York's Park Avenue, April 13, 1971. (AP Photo)
1976: George H.W. Bush CIA
George Bush is sworn in as new director of the Central Intelligence Agency by Supreme Court Associate Justice Potter Stewart, left, as Mrs Barbara Bush and President Gerald Ford, at right, look on at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., January 30, 1976. Bush succeeds William Colby who retired. (AP Photo)
1984: Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush, wife of U.S. Vice-President George Bush at the debate between Bush & Geraldine Ferraro, Oct. 11, 1984. (AP Photo)
1984: George and Barbara Bush
U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush, right, and his wife Barbara Bush pose in front of the Taj Mahal, the 17th century monument to love was built by a Mughal Emperor Sahajahan in memory of his beloved queen who bore 14 children, Saturday, May 13, 1984, Agra, India. (AP Photo/Sondeep Shankar)
1985: George and Barbara Bush in China
U.S. Vice-President George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara Bush as they toured the Guilin area, Oct. 13, 1985 in China. (AP Photo/Neal Ulevich)
1985: Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush
President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, right, share a moment with Vice President and Mrs. George Bush following the oaths in the Capitol Building in Washington on Monday, Jan. 21, 1985. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)
1986: Barbara Bush and Cowboy Mike
Mrs. George Bush, wife of Vice-President George Bush, reacts as Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus clown Mike "Cowboy Mike" Keever, jokes with her during a presentation to more than 300 school children at Greenlee Elementary School, Sept. 26, 1986 in Denver. (AP Photo/Aaron Tomlinson)
1988: Barbara Bush Literary Honors
Barbara Bush, wife of President-Elect George Bush, smiles as James Duffy, President of ABC-Capital Cities, places a medal around her neck during the National Literary Honors Dinner, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1988 in Washington. The future first lady was honored for her literacy efforts. (AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite)
1988: Bush victory rally
President-elect George H.W. Bush, right, and his wife Barbara Bush, wave to the crowd at a victory celebration rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1988, Houston, Tex. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
1988: Bushes vacation
President-elect George Bush and his wife Barbara are shown during a morning beachfront news conference in Gulf Stream, Fla., Nov. 14, 1988. Bush is expected to return to Washington Tuesday after a long weekend vacationing in Florida. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
1989: Barbara Bush
First lady Barbara Bush dons a giant sombrero which was given to her by her daughter Noel after performing with a mariachi band, Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989 in Washington. Mrs. Bush was attending "A Salute to Barbara Bush." (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite)
1989: Barbara Bush
First lady Barbara Bush throws out the first pitch before the start of the Texas Rangers game against the New York Yankees in Arlington, Texas, May 5, 1989. Mrs. Bush's son, George W. Bush, is an owner of the Texas Rangers. (AP Photo/Bill Janscha)
1989: Barbara Bush
First lady Barbara Bush pokes fun at herself by crossing her eyes for reporters who were visiting the summer White House in Kennebunkport, Maine, August 23, 1989. When asked about her health and recent treatment for Graves's disease, which affects her vision, Mrs. Bush replied, "I want you to see my eye's are just fine." (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)
1989: Bush and Millie
First lady Barbara Bush watches Millie, the family dog, and her newborn puppies in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday, March 29, 1989 in Washington. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
1989: Bush Family Easter
First lady Barbara Bush, granddaughter Marshall Bush, and son Neil Bush are flanked by Easter bunnies as they stand on the White House balcony in Washington, March 27, 1989. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)
1989: Bush Inaugural Gown
First lady Barbara Bush presents her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1989, where it will be displayed along with the collection of the gowns from previous first ladies. Man at left is unidentified. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)
1989: Inaugural Ball
U.S. President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush attend one of the Inaugural Balls, Friday, Jan. 21, 1989, night at the D.C Armory in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
1989: Reagan Bush
Former President Ronald Reagan, left, his wife Nancy Reagan, new first lady Barbara Bush and her husband President George Bush, right, walk down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony in Washington, D.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 1989. President Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president. The Reagans are heading to an awaiting helicopter to take them to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and onto California. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
1989: White House Christmas tree
First Lady Barbara Bush holds Millie after the spaniel showed interest in the 18-foot Fraser Fir which arrived at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1989. The tree, grown in Spartanburg, Pa., will be on display in the White House Blue Room for the Christmas season. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
1990: Barbara Bush Washington
First Lady Barbara Bush, left, takes a stab at pool as she visits with elementary students at the game room of the Boys and Girls Club, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1990, Southeast Washington, D.C. The kids are unidentified. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook)
1990: Barbara Bush with Millie
First Lady Barbara Bush poses with her dog Millie in 1990. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
1990: Bush visits cancer patients
First lady Barbara Bush holds hands with six-year-old Rachel Daly of Cypress, Texas, during a visit with cancer patients at the M.D. Anderson Hospital of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, July 11, 1990. Eight-year-old Christina Rodriguez of Edcouch, Texas wears a mask. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson)
1990: Egyptian Museum in Cairo
U.S. first lady Barbara Bush, center, accompanied by her Egyptian counterpart Suzanne Mubarak, right, is given a tour of the Tutankhanum collection by Zahi Hawass, an Egyptologist, at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Friday, Nov. 23, 1990. This photo was taken through the glass cover of King Tut's gold coffin. Later in the day President and Barbara Bush travel to Geneva to meet Syrian President Hafez El- Assad. (AP Photo/Tracie Cambre Pierce)
1991: Barbara Bush Honorary Doctorate
First Lady Barbara Bush, center, has a doctorates hood placed over her shoulders during Northeastern Universitys spring commencement, Saturday, June 15, 1991, Boston, Mass. Bush was the commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate for public service. Placing the hood over her shoulders is Northeastern University Trustee Dennis Placard. (AP Photo/Stephan Savola)
1991: Grand Canyon Barbara Bush
First lady Barbara Bush looks out over Hopi Point during her first visit to the Grand Canyon, April 13, 1991. Mrs. Bush was at the Canyon to kick off celebration for the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins)
1992: Barbara Bush campaigns
First lady Barbara Bush is pictured campaigning for her husband, 1992, location unknown. (AP Photo)
1992: Republican National Convention
First Lady Barbara Bush reacts to Sen. Phil Gramm, who delivered the keynote address to the Republican National Convention at the Houston Astrodome, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1992, Houston, Tex. Gramm derided Democratic candidate Bill Clinton's economic program as a "Lemon for America." (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander)
1999: Bush family
The Bush family poses for a photograph during a birthday celebration for former President and first lady George and Barbara Bush Thursday, June 10, 1999 in Houston. Seated, from left to right, Neil Bush, Texas Gov. George W. Bush, former President George Bush, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Marvin Bush, Dorothy Koch. Standing, left to right, Sharon Bush, Laura Bush, former first lady Barbara Bush, Columba Bush, Margaret Bush and Bobby Koch. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
2002: Barbara Bush
Former first lady Barbara Bush makes a point as she campaigns for her son, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla.,Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002. Bush is facing Democrat Bill McBride in the general election on Nov. 5. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
2003: First ladies
Five former first ladies gather for a group photo at a gala 20th anniversary fundraising event saluting Betty Ford and the Betty Ford Center Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in Indian Wells, Calif. From left are Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. President and Mrs. George W. Bush sent a videotaped tribute. Some 600 guests raised $1.6 million for financial assistance for patients who cannot afford to pay for treatment. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
2004: Earth Day
President Bush shares a laugh with his mother Barbara Bush on Earth Day at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Thursday, April 22, 2004, in Wells, Maine.(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)
2004: Republican National Convention
Former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush listen as, President Bush, accepts the party nomination at the Republican National Convention Thursday, Sept.2, 2004, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
2011: Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Barabara Bush
From left, former President Bill Clinton, former President George H. W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush stand for the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center, Monday, March 21, 2011, in Washington, before the "All Together Now - A Celebration of Service" performance in honor of former President George H. W. Bush. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
2013: George W. Bush Presidential Center
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch as former first lady Barbara Bush gives the thumbs up to guests during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
2016: Jeb Bush, Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush, center, jokes with her son, Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, while introducing him at a town hall meeting at West Running Brook Middle School in Derry, N.H., Thursday Feb. 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Barbara Bush, the first lady whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday. She was 92.