As First Lady of Texas , Bush implemented many initiatives focused on health , education , and literacy . In 1999 – 2000 , she aided her husband in campaigning for the presidency in a number of ways , such as delivering a keynote address at the 2000 Republican National Convention , which gained her national attention . She became First Lady after her husband was inaugurated as president on January 20 , 2001
2000 Republican National Convention
2000 Republican National Convention
Laura Bush