First lady Melania Trump unveiled a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Barbara Bush in a White House ceremony Thursday, praising the late first lady’s legacy of advocating literacy, social progress, and family devotion, The Hill reported.

“Barbara’s unwavering conviction, dignity, and [loyalty] to her loved ones have left an undeniable mark on our hearts and history,” the first lady said at the ceremony in the East Room.

The stamp commemorates Barbara Bush’s contributions as a first lady and an advocate for literacy and women’s empowerment. The portrait featured on the stamp, painted in 1995 by artist Chas Fagan, depicts Bush wearing a “signature, multistrand pearl necklace” and offering a soft smile. It was chosen as one of her favorite images.

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