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2004 Headshot of George W. Bush
Format
Original color photographic print
Collection
The Marie Stapler Gladden Collection
Date
c. 2004
People
President George W. Bush; George W. Bush; George Walker Bush
Marie Vista Stapler Gladden; Marie Stapler Gladden; Marie Stapler; Marie Gladden
Location
Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Historical Background
A 2004 headshot of President George W. Bush (1946-), the 43rd United States President from 2001 to 2009. The headshot was addressed to Marie Stapler Gladden for her 100th birthday celebration in 2004. The headshot came with a card, sent from President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.
Marie Vista Stapler Gladden (March 13th, 2004 - May 14th, 2004) was the retired principal of the historic Black school, Phyllis Wheatley High School. Marie Stapler Gladden attained a Master's in Early Childhood Education and Certification in Administration and Supervision from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY. Marie married Michael Gladden Jr. on June 16, 1935. She became the co-owner of M. Gladden Staple and Fancy Groceries and later, Gladden's Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaning. Marie began her teaching career at the Hopper Academy elementary school in Seminole County, later teaching in Orange County for thirty-six years, including at schools in Oakland and Clarcona. Marie was a member of the Orange County Teachers Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Omicron Omega Chapter, the Apopka Chamber of Commerce, the Apopka Historical Society, and the Apopka Senior Citizen Center. She lived to be 100 years old.
