The White House / Flickr (Left), USPS / edited (Right)
CV NEWS FEED // The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled a commemorative “Forever” stamp honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush (1925–2018), celebrating her enduring legacy as a national advocate for literacy.
The announcement was made during a ceremony at the White House, where the stamp artwork was revealed by First Lady Melania Trump; Dorothy “Doro” Bush Koch, Barbara Bush’s daughter; Alice Yates, CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation; and Judy de Torok, vice president of Corporate Affairs at USPS, according to the postal service’s website
The official dedication of the stamp is scheduled for June 10 at Ganny’s Garden in Kennebunkport, Maine, honoring what would have been Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday. The stamp is based on her 2005 White House portrait.
Barbara Bush served as First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993 when her husband George H.W. Bush was serving as 41st president of the United States. Her son George W. Bush served as 43rd president.
Known for her frankness, warmth, and deep commitment to her family of six children, Bush also championed literacy as a means of uplifting individuals and families.
Her advocacy was deeply personal, sparked by her son Neil’s experience with dyslexia. She went on to found the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, which has impacted millions of Americans through education programs and reading resources.
“We are deeply honored that the United States Postal Service is paying tribute to our mother with a commemorative Forever stamp,” Bush Koch said at the event. “This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush’s enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit, and unwavering commitment to ensure that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.”
