[3][2] He attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy from 1966 to 1967 before graduating from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in 1971.

Card directed the company's international, national, state and local government affairs activities and represented GM on matters of public policy before Congress and the administration.

In August 1992, at the request of President Bush, Secretary Card coordinated the administration's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Andrew.

In 2000, Card was asked by Texas Governor George W. Bush to run the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia.

On September 11, 2001, Card approached Bush as he was visiting Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida, and whispered in his ear the news that a second plane had hit the World Trade Center, confirming that a terrorist attack was underway.

"[14] On March 28, 2006, the White House announced that Card would resign as Chief of Staff and be replaced by United States Office of Management and Budget director Joshua B.

[17] Card considered running in the 2010 special election to fill the United States Senate seat held by Ted Kennedy, who had died in office.

State Senator Scott Brown, who considered entering the race, promised to drop out if Card decided to run.

[19] On July 5, 2011, Card was named acting dean of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.