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Updated 1727 GMT (0127 HKT) April 2, 2019

<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/17/politics/barbara-bush-dies/index.html">Former first lady Barbara Bush</a>, the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty and a first lady who elevated the cause of literacy, died April 17, 2018, at age 92. Here, she listens as her son, President George W. Bush, addresses an event in Orlando in 2005. She was the second woman in US history to have had a husband and a son elected President. Her husband, George H.W. Bush, was the 41st President of the United States. Her son was the 43rd.
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Former first lady Barbara Bush, the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty and a first lady who elevated the cause of literacy, died April 17, 2018, at age 92. Here, she listens as her son, President George W. Bush, addresses an event in Orlando in 2005. She was the second woman in US history to have had a husband and a son elected President. Her husband, George H.W. Bush, was the 41st President of the United States. Her son was the 43rd.
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Bush is pictured at age 7, circa 1932. She was born Barbara Pierce on June 8, 1925.
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Bush is pictured at age 7, circa 1932. She was born Barbara Pierce on June 8, 1925.
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The future first lady poses for a graduation photo in 1943. She graduated from Ashley Hall, a boarding school in Charleston, South Carolina.
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The future first lady poses for a graduation photo in 1943. She graduated from Ashley Hall, a boarding school in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Bush and her husband are pictured on their wedding day in Rye, New York. The two married on January 6, 1945.
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Bush and her husband are pictured on their wedding day in Rye, New York. The two married on January 6, 1945.
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This family portrait was taken around 1948 in New Haven, Connecticut. Pictured are Barbara Bush's husband, brothers, parents and sister, along with her sister's family.
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This family portrait was taken around 1948 in New Haven, Connecticut. Pictured are Barbara Bush's husband, brothers, parents and sister, along with her sister's family.
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Bush with her daughter, Robin, in June 1953. Robin Bush died shortly before her fourth birthday after battling leukemia.
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Bush with her daughter, Robin, in June 1953. Robin Bush died shortly before her fourth birthday after battling leukemia.
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Bush with her husband as he campaigns for the US Senate in 1964. On the desk is a needlepoint bag she made.
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Bush with her husband as he campaigns for the US Senate in 1964. On the desk is a needlepoint bag she made.
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The Bush family poses on an elephant during the 1964 Senate campaign. Between Bush and her husband, from left, are children Dorothy, Marvin, Neil and Jeb. Her son George was away at school.
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The Bush family poses on an elephant during the 1964 Senate campaign. Between Bush and her husband, from left, are children Dorothy, Marvin, Neil and Jeb. Her son George was away at school.
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George H.W. Bush is sworn in as director of the CIA on January 30, 1976.
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George H.W. Bush is sworn in as director of the CIA on January 30, 1976.
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A portrait of Barbara Bush at the vice presidential residence on April 24, 1981. Her husband was sworn in as vice president of the United States in 1981.
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A portrait of Barbara Bush at the vice presidential residence on April 24, 1981. Her husband was sworn in as vice president of the United States in 1981.
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Bush places an ornament atop the National Christmas Tree in Washington on November 30, 1983.
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Bush places an ornament atop the National Christmas Tree in Washington on November 30, 1983.
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Republican convention delegates celebrate the nomination of President Ronald Reagan and Vice President Bush in 1984.
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Republican convention delegates celebrate the nomination of President Ronald Reagan and Vice President Bush in 1984.
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Bush holds a lion cub while she and her husband visit a garden project in 1985.
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Bush holds a lion cub while she and her husband visit a garden project in 1985.
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The Bushes smile next to Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana during a dinner at the British Embassy in Washington.
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The Bushes smile next to Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana during a dinner at the British Embassy in Washington.
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Bush with her husband in a bedroom with their grandchildren.
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Bush with her husband in a bedroom with their grandchildren.
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Bush and her husband meet supporters in Houston on October 12, 1987. On that day, Bush declared his candidacy for the presidency.
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Bush and her husband meet supporters in Houston on October 12, 1987. On that day, Bush declared his candidacy for the presidency.
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President Reagan and Vice President Bush, accompanied by their wives, join hands after Reagan endorsed Bush's run for the presidency during a dinner in Washington on May 11, 1988.
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President Reagan and Vice President Bush, accompanied by their wives, join hands after Reagan endorsed Bush's run for the presidency during a dinner in Washington on May 11, 1988.
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Bush sits with her husband as they watch the presidential election results in Houston on November 8, 1988. Her husband was elected the 41st President that day, with 53.1% of the popular vote and 426 electoral votes. He defeated Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.
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Bush sits with her husband as they watch the presidential election results in Houston on November 8, 1988. Her husband was elected the 41st President that day, with 53.1% of the popular vote and 426 electoral votes. He defeated Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis.
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Barbara Bush looks on as her husband takes the oath of office at his inauguration on January 20, 1989.
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Barbara Bush looks on as her husband takes the oath of office at his inauguration on January 20, 1989.
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Bush reads to children and Big Bird on the set of "Sesame Street" in October 1989.
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Bush reads to children and Big Bird on the set of "Sesame Street" in October 1989.
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Bush watches her husband from a White House television as he speaks during a news conference.
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Bush watches her husband from a White House television as he speaks during a news conference.
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The first lady smiles at new mom Millie after the dog delivered her first litter of six. Bush's granddaughter Marshall looks on.
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The first lady smiles at new mom Millie after the dog delivered her first litter of six. Bush's granddaughter Marshall looks on.
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President Bush admires the Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service that his wife received in Washington on March 30, 1989.
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President Bush admires the Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service that his wife received in Washington on March 30, 1989.
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Bush visits a children's hospital during Christmas celebrations in Washington on December 6, 1990.
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Bush visits a children's hospital during Christmas celebrations in Washington on December 6, 1990.
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The first lady accepts three cases of broccoli from a California grower's association during a ceremony at the White House in Washington. The group shipped a total of 10 tons of broccoli after President Bush proclaimed his dislike for the vegetable. The remaining broccoli went to area food banks.
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The first lady accepts three cases of broccoli from a California grower's association during a ceremony at the White House in Washington. The group shipped a total of 10 tons of broccoli after President Bush proclaimed his dislike for the vegetable. The remaining broccoli went to area food banks.
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Barbara Bush celebrates Thanksgiving with US Marines in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War.
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Barbara Bush celebrates Thanksgiving with US Marines in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War.
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Pop star Michael Jackson walks with the first lady near the White House Rose Garden.
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Pop star Michael Jackson walks with the first lady near the White House Rose Garden.
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Six former first ladies take a stroll through the courtyard of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Pictured from left are Bush, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon and Lady Bird Johnson.
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Six former first ladies take a stroll through the courtyard of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Pictured from left are Bush, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon and Lady Bird Johnson.
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Bush and her dogs, Ranger and Millie, wear matching gray sweatsuits at the White House on January 9, 1991.
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Bush and her dogs, Ranger and Millie, wear matching gray sweatsuits at the White House on January 9, 1991.
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The first lady looks out over Hopi Point during her first visit to the Grand Canyon on April 13, 1991. Bush was there to kick off celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service.
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The first lady looks out over Hopi Point during her first visit to the Grand Canyon on April 13, 1991. Bush was there to kick off celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service.
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Barbara Bush has a doctoral hood placed over her shoulders during Northeastern University's spring commencement on June 15, 1991. Bush was the commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate for public service.
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Barbara Bush has a doctoral hood placed over her shoulders during Northeastern University's spring commencement on June 15, 1991. Bush was the commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate for public service.
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Bush makes campaign calls at a phone bank in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on February 2, 1992.
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Bush makes campaign calls at a phone bank in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on February 2, 1992.
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Barbara Bush campaigns with her son, Marvin, who is wearing a Barbara Bush mask on October 27, 1992.
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Barbara Bush campaigns with her son, Marvin, who is wearing a Barbara Bush mask on October 27, 1992.
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Bush prepares to throw a rugby ball after receiving it from Mary Sullivan -- captain of the US women's rugby team -- on February 7, 1992. The US team, which won the World Cup, received the Team Spirit Award from Bush.
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Bush prepares to throw a rugby ball after receiving it from Mary Sullivan -- captain of the US women's rugby team -- on February 7, 1992. The US team, which won the World Cup, received the Team Spirit Award from Bush.
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Bush sits beside Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary. Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, defeated George H.W. Bush in the 1992 presidential election.
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Bush sits beside Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary. Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, defeated George H.W. Bush in the 1992 presidential election.
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Bush attends a campaign event during her husband's re-election bid.
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Bush attends a campaign event during her husband's re-election bid.
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Bush reacts to US Sen. Phil Gramm, who delivered the keynote address at the Republican National Convention on August 18, 1992.
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Bush reacts to US Sen. Phil Gramm, who delivered the keynote address at the Republican National Convention on August 18, 1992.
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President Bush gives his wife "bunny ears" during an event at the Gerald R. Ford Library on April 16, 1997. Also pictured are former Presidents Ford and Jimmy Carter, as well as former first ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter.
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President Bush gives his wife "bunny ears" during an event at the Gerald R. Ford Library on April 16, 1997. Also pictured are former Presidents Ford and Jimmy Carter, as well as former first ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter.
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A Bush family Christmas portrait, circa 2000.
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A Bush family Christmas portrait, circa 2000.
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The former President embraces his wife after she introduced him at a Mother's Day Luncheon in Dallas on May 3, 2006.
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The former President embraces his wife after she introduced him at a Mother's Day Luncheon in Dallas on May 3, 2006.
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The former first lady attends the Republican National Convention on September 2, 2008.
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The former first lady attends the Republican National Convention on September 2, 2008.
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The former President and first lady leave after a panel discussion at an event commemorating the Gulf War on January 20, 2011.
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The former President and first lady leave after a panel discussion at an event commemorating the Gulf War on January 20, 2011.
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The former first lady gives the thumbs-up to guests during a dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on April 25, 2013. She is seated next to US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
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The former first lady gives the thumbs-up to guests during a dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center on April 25, 2013. She is seated next to US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
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The former first lady kisses her husband after he went skydiving in Kennebunkport, Maine, on June 12, 2014. The former President was celebrating his 90th birthday.
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The former first lady kisses her husband after he went skydiving in Kennebunkport, Maine, on June 12, 2014. The former President was celebrating his 90th birthday.
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Barbara Bush puts some sunscreen on her husband's nose as they get ready to watch the Seattle Mariners play the Houston Astros in a Major League Baseball game on May 3, 2015.
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Barbara Bush puts some sunscreen on her husband's nose as they get ready to watch the Seattle Mariners play the Houston Astros in a Major League Baseball game on May 3, 2015.
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Bush jokes with her son Jeb while introducing him at a town hall in Derry, New Hampshire, on February 4, 2016. He was a Republican presidential candidate during the 2016 election.
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Bush jokes with her son Jeb while introducing him at a town hall in Derry, New Hampshire, on February 4, 2016. He was a Republican presidential candidate during the 2016 election.
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"President and Mrs @GeorgeHWBush thank their fellow Americans and friends from around the world for heir prayers and good wishes," tweeted Jim McGrath, the post-White House spokesman for the Bushes, after the former President was hospitalized in January 2017.
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"President and Mrs @GeorgeHWBush thank their fellow Americans and friends from around the world for heir prayers and good wishes," tweeted Jim McGrath, the post-White House spokesman for the Bushes, after the former President was hospitalized in January 2017.
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The Bushes are introduced prior to Super Bowl 51 in February 2017.
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The Bushes are introduced prior to Super Bowl 51 in February 2017.
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(CNN)Here is a look at the life of Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush.

Personal:
Birth date: June 8, 1925
Death date: April 17, 2018
Birth place: New York, New York
Birth name: Barbara Pierce
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Father: Marvin Pierce, publisher
Mother: Pauline (Robinson) Pierce
Marriage: George H.W. Bush (January 6, 1945-April 17, 2018, her death)
Children: Dorothy, August 18, 1959; Marvin, October 22, 1956; Neil, January 22, 1955; John (Jeb), February 11, 1953; Pauline (Robin), December 20, 1949-October 1953 (died of leukemia); George, July 6, 1946
Education: Attended Smith College, 1943-1944
Other Facts:
Was a life member of the University Cancer Foundation Board of Visitors for the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas.
Was a relative of Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States.
Only the second woman in American history to have had a husband and a son elected president (Abigail Adams was the first).
Timeline:
1941 - Meets George H.W. Bush at a dance at the Round Hill Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.
1943 - Has a summer job working in a nuts and bolts factory in Port Chester, New York.
January 6, 1945 - Marries Bush.
October 1953 - Daughter, Robin, dies of leukemia.
1969-1971 - While living in Washington, Bush writes a monthly column called "Washington Scene" for Houston newspapers.
1971 - Volunteers at Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York.
January 20, 1980-January 20, 1989 - Second Lady of the United States.
1984 - Writes "C. Fred's Story," about the Bush family's dog.
1986-2018 - Ambassador-at-large of AmeriCares.
January 20, 1989-January 20, 1993 - First Lady of the United States.
1989 - Founds the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.
1989 - Makes public that she was diagnosed in 1988 with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that commonly affects the thyroid.
1990 - "Millie's Book" is published. Millie is the Bush family dog.
1994 - "Barbara Bush: A Memoir" is published.
November 25, 2008 - Is hospitalized in Houston after complaining of stomach pains. She is diagnosed with a perforated ulcer and has surgery to correct the problem.
March 4, 2009 - Undergoes heart surgery.
March 27-31, 2010 - Is hospitalized for what doctors describe as a mild relapse of Graves' disease.
December 30, 2013-January 4, 2014 - Is treated for pneumonia at a hospital in Houston.
January 18, 2017 - Is hospitalized for bronchitis four days after her husband, George H.W. Bush, was admitted to the hospital to address "an acute respiratory problem stemming from pneumonia." The former first lady is discharged January 23.
April 15, 2018 - A source close to the Bush family tells CNN that Bush is in failing health and is being cared for at her home in Houston. Bush's office releases a statement, confirming after a "recent series of hospitalizations," she has decided against seeking additional medical help and will instead focus on "comfort care."
April 17, 2018 - Passes away at the age of 92.
March 27, 2019 - Did not consider herself a Republican after President Donald Trump took office, according to a forthcoming book obtained by USA Today. "The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty" by Susan Page will be published in April.