JENNIFER FITZGERALD

Jennifer Fitzgerald was born in 1932. Her family moved from the United Kingdom to Virginia when she was very young. Her father was a member of the British military and later worked as a government consultant. She was married, but separated from her husband within a year. Jennifer began working in American government in the late 60’s. She worked as personal assistant to Dean Burch. She would meet his close friend and associate, George H.W. Bush, in 1972, during the Watergate Scandal. It is alleged they began a romantic relationship at this time. In November of 1974, Fitzgerald began her career as Bush’s secretary during his appointment as Chief of US Liaison Office to the People’s Republic of China. She would continue to act as his executive assistant when he became CIA Director, Vice President and President. After his Presidency, Jennifer was appointed as deputy chief of protocol in the State Department.