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All the Best


Dec 25, 2019

This week's episode of All the Best features President George H. W. Bush's longtime chief of staff, Jean Becker. The former journalist took on the role of chief of staff beginning in 1994. Jean Becker supervised George H. W. Bush's office in both Houston and Kennebunkport, Maine, and oversaw the opening of the George Bush Presidential Library Center in 1997. Jean took a leave of absence in 1999 to edit and research “All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings.” Previously, Jean served as deputy press secretary to first lady Barbara Bush from 1989 to 1992 and helped Mrs. Bush with the editing and research for her books “Barbara Bush, A Memoir” and “Reflections.” Enjoy listening to Jean share how she became chief of staff, favorite memories with George and Barbara, defining moments during George H. W. Bush's presidency and more. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/