History of Jenna Bush Hager in Timeline
Jenna Welch Bush Hager is an American news personality, author, and journalist. She's a co-host on NBC's Today show. Notably, she is the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. Her career spans media and writing, making her a figure in both news and popular culture.
November 25, 1981: Jenna Bush Hager Born
On November 25, 1981, Jenna Welch Bush Hager was born in Dallas, Texas. She is the daughter of George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. president, and former first lady Laura Bush, and the twin sister of Barbara Bush.
1994: Moved to Austin and Attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School
In 1994, Jenna Bush moved to Austin, Texas, after her father was elected Governor of Texas. She then became a student at St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
1996: Attended Austin High School
In 1996, Jenna Bush began attending Austin High School.
2000: Graduated from Austin High School
In 2000, Jenna Bush graduated from Austin High School.
2000: Asked Father Not to Run for President
In 2000, Jenna and Barbara Bush asked their father, George W. Bush, not to run for President of the United States due to the potential impact on their lives.
2001: Attended the University of Texas at Austin
In 2001, as her father became President, Jenna Bush attended the University of Texas at Austin and also took summer classes at New York University. She was a legacy member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
2003: Opted to Become Involved in the 2004 Campaign
In the winter of 2003, Jenna and Barbara Bush decided to become involved in their father's 2004 presidential campaign.
August 31, 2004: Speech at the Republican Convention
On August 31, 2004, Jenna Bush and her sister Barbara gave a speech at the Republican Convention.
2004: Graduated from the University of Texas
In 2004, Jenna Bush graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English.
2004: Met Henry Chase Hager
In 2004, Jenna Bush met Henry Chase Hager during the presidential campaign.
November 2005: Relationship Became Public
In November 2005, Jenna Bush's relationship with Henry Hager became public when they appeared together at a White House dinner for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
2006: Worked at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School
In 2006, before leaving Washington, D.C., Jenna Bush Hager worked as a teacher's aide at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School for a year and a half. She also took a leave of absence to intern with UNICEF's Educational Policy Department in Panama.
2006: Visited Drought-Stricken Paraguay
In 2006, while interning for UNICEF, Jenna Bush Hager visited drought-stricken Paraguay.
March 2007: HarperCollins Announced Publication of "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope"
In March 2007, HarperCollins announced it would publish Jenna Bush Hager's book, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope."
August 2007: Engaged to Henry Chase Hager
In August 2007, Jenna Bush became engaged to Henry Chase Hager. Before proposing, Henry asked President Bush for his permission to marry his daughter.
September 28, 2007: Released "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope"
On September 28, 2007, Jenna Bush Hager released her book, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope," which chronicles her experiences working with UNICEF sponsored charities in Latin America. The initial printing was 500,000 copies.
April 22, 2008: Published "Read All About It!"
On April 22, 2008, Jenna Bush Hager, in conjunction with her mother, published the book "Read All About It!" to encourage children to read. The book was also published by HarperCollins.
May 10, 2008: Married Henry Chase Hager
On May 10, 2008, Jenna Bush married Henry Chase Hager during a private ceremony at her parents' Prairie Chapel Ranch, near Crawford, Texas.
August 2009: Hired by NBC as a Correspondent and Contributor
In August 2009, NBC hired Jenna Bush Hager as a correspondent and contributor for The Today Show.
2010: Declared as Independent Thinker
In 2010, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush told People that they preferred not to identify with any political party, stating, "We're both very independent thinkers."
November 26, 2012: Named Editor-at-Large of Southern Living Magazine
On November 26, 2012, Jenna Bush Hager was named editor-at-large of Southern Living magazine.
2018: Interviewed Michelle Obama
In 2018, Jenna Bush Hager interviewed Michelle Obama about her life in the White House, raising her daughters in the spotlight, and her book, Becoming. They also discussed political bipartisanship.
March 2019: Introduced Book Club on Today
In March 2019, Jenna Bush Hager introduced her book club Read with Jenna on Today.
March 2019: Started Read with Jenna Book Club
In March 2019, Jenna Bush Hager started "Read with Jenna," a monthly book club on Today Show.
April 2019: Began Co-hosting Today with Hoda Kotb
In April 2019, Jenna Bush Hager began co-hosting the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb, following Kathie Lee Gifford's departure.
2019: Participated in a Special Episode of How Low Will You Go
In 2019, Jenna Bush Hager participated with Willie Geist in a special episode of "How Low Will You Go," which aired on the Today Show.
February 2021: Invested in the Washington Spirit Soccer Club
In February 2021, The Washington Post reported that Jenna Bush Hager, along with Chelsea Clinton, Dominique Dawes, and Briana Scurry, were part of an investment group investing in the Washington Spirit professional soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League.
2021: Reacted Emotionally to the Storming of the United States Capitol
In 2021, Jenna Bush Hager reacted emotionally on air to the storming of the United States Capitol.
February 2022: Signed First-Look Deal with Universal Studio Group
In February 2022, Jenna Bush Hager signed a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group.
November 2022: Confessed to Never Wearing Underwear
In November 2022, on an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager confessed that she "never wears underwear". Later that month, she appeared on Watch What Happens Live and reiterated this to host Andy Cohen.
2022: Expanded Book List to Children's Reading
In 2022, Jenna Bush Hager expanded her book list to children's reading, called Read with Jenna Jr.
February 2023: Announced Third Book, "Love Comes First"
In February 2023, Jenna Bush Hager announced her third book, "Love Comes First," and sources reported on "Jenna's Top Picks" and other endorsement deals.
September 2023: Introduced Podcast Open Book with Jenna
In September 2023, Jenna Bush Hager introduced the podcast she hosts, Open Book with Jenna, wherein she interviews authors.
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