United States’ President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania, former Presidents and first ladies Barack Obama and Michelle, and Bill Clinton and Hillary were among dignitaries that have mourned former First Lady Barbara Bush. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Paul Ryan said: “Barbara Bush holds a revered place in the hearts of generations of Americans. “Always a friend to Canada, Barbara Bush leaves a legacy of dignity, grace, service and devotion to family. The matriarch of the Bush family, Barbara was the second woman to ever have her husband and son both serve as president. Her younger son, Jeb Bush, served two terms as governor of Florida, and ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign for the Republican nomination in 2016.

Source: Punch April 18, 2018 06:00 UTC