"With the news of Barbara Bush's passing on Tuesday, lawmakers and officials from around the world shared fond words about the former first lady."
Bush, described as "a relentless proponent of family literacy," died at the age of 92, a spokesman for the family confirmed.
The BBC adds:
She was a fierce advocate of civil rights and went against many of her husband's Republican party supporters with her more liberal view on abortion rights.
In a statement from the White House, President Donald Trump said Mrs Bush would be long remembered for her devotion to country and family, "both of which she served unfailingly well".
Barack and Michelle Obama described her as "the rock of a family dedicated to public service" and as "an example of the humility and decency that reflects the very best of the American spirit".
Another former US president, Bill Clinton, said Mrs Bush was "feisty in support of her family and friends, her country and her causes".
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(Score: 5, Insightful) by PartTimeZombie on Wednesday April 18 2018, @10:33PM (3 children)
An awful lot of nonsense seems to be written about these sorts of people when they die.
Especially someone like Barbara Bush, a child of wealth, who married into a family of wealth and political influence, and whose only real achievement over her life seem to have been to give birth to the next generation of US rulers.
It does sound odd to me when I hear US media talking about "political dynasties" in admiring tones like that is something to be admired.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday April 18 2018, @10:51PM
An awful lot of nonsense seems to be written about people when they die.
FTFY.
(Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Wednesday April 18 2018, @11:18PM (1 child)
George Washington's experience as he traveled to his inauguration made quite clear that the American people wanted him to be King.
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(Score: 2, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 19 2018, @06:19AM
"If I asked my customers what they wanted, they'd have said a faster horse" --Henry Ford.
George Washington could have said the same thing with "better king" for "faster horse".