Overview

• First Lady Melania Trump hosted the unveiling of the Barbara Bush commemorative stamp in the White House East Room on May 8, 2025.
• The stamp, based on Barbara Bush's official White House portrait, highlights her contributions to literacy, women's empowerment, and AIDS awareness.
• The event was attended by Bush family members, including Dorothy Bush Koch and Neil Bush, but notable absences included George W. Bush and Jeb Bush.
• Melania Trump praised Barbara Bush's forward-thinking vision, quoting her 1990 call for a female U.S. president and celebrating her impact on national conversations around social issues.
• The Barbara Bush stamp will officially go on sale on June 10 after a dedication ceremony in Kennebunkport, Maine, near the Bush family compound.