First lady Melania Trump paid tribute to former first lady Barbara Bush during a U.S. Postal Service stamp unveiling ceremony honoring President H.W. Bush's wife. The big picture: Former President George W.

George W. Bush did not attend a White House event honoring his late mother, former first lady Barbara Bush, with a commemorative U.S. postal service stamp.

Former president George W. Bush is not expected to attend a Thursday event at the White House honoring his late mother, two White House officials familiar with the plans told The Washington Post. First lady Melania Trump is hosting the event in the East Room,