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Melania Trump Unveils Barbara Bush Stamp at White House Ceremony

The commemorative Forever stamp honors Barbara Bush’s legacy in literacy, women’s empowerment, and public health, with a dedication event planned for June 10 in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Vice President of corporate affairs of the US Postal Service Judy de Torok, CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation Alice Gonzalez Yates, daughter of Barbara Bush Dorothy Bush Koch, and Trump unveil the US Postal Service stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush in the East Room at the White House on May 8 in Washington, DC.
Former first lady Barbara Bush listens to her son Jeb Bush at a campaign event February 19, 2016 in Greenville, South Carolina.
First lady Melania Trump speaks during the unveiling of a US Postal Service stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush in the East Room at the White House on May 8 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • First Lady Melania Trump hosted the unveiling of a USPS Forever stamp honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush in the White House East Room on May 8, 2025.
  • The stamp, based on a 2005 White House portrait, will be sold in panes of 20 starting June 10 after a dedication ceremony in Kennebunkport, Maine.
  • Barbara Bush’s daughter, Doro Bush Koch, delivered an emotional speech at the event, reflecting on her mother’s legacy and impact as a public figure and family matriarch.
  • Melania Trump praised Barbara Bush for championing literacy, advocating for women’s empowerment, addressing AIDS stigma, and supporting gay rights during her tenure as First Lady from 1989 to 1993.
  • Notable absences included George W. Bush and Jeb Bush, highlighting the strained relationship between the Bush family and the Trump administration.