First Lady Melania Trump Unveils Barbara Bush Commemorative Stamp at White House

First Lady Melania Trump unveiled a new U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush at a White House ceremony, celebrating Bush's legacy of literacy advocacy, women's empowerment, and social progress. The stamp features Barbara Bush's official 2005 White House portrait, depicting her signature pearls and a dignified smile, with the formal dedication scheduled for June 10 in Kennebunkport, Maine. Melania Trump praised Bush's forward-thinking vision, including her 1990 call for a female American president, and highlighted her efforts to destigmatize AIDS and support gay rights. Barbara Bush's daughter, Dorothy Bush Koch, expressed gratitude on behalf of the family, noting her mother's commitment to literacy and opportunity for all children. Notably, some prominent Bush family members, including George W. Bush and Jeb Bush, were absent from the event, signaling ongoing tensions with the Trump family. The stamp release is part of the Postal Service's tradition of honoring influential American figures, with Barbara Bush becoming the eighth First Lady commemorated this way.