Honoring women who helped build nation Stamps celebrate the accomplishments of American men — and women. USPS has honored more than 200 women with stamps, beginning in 1902, when the Postal Service issued a Martha Washington stamp. From politicians and scientists to authors and movie stars, women from all walks of life have been the […]
USPS Press Release: Rosa Parks Forever Stamp on Sale Nationwide Today Second in New Set of Civil Rights Stamps Commemorates Historic Acts of Freedom, Courage, Equality DEARBORN, MI — On what would have been her 100th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today issued the Rosa Parks Forever Stamp during the National Day of Courage celebration […]
Early Stamp Issuance Gives Customers Time to Usher in Celebrations with a Bang WASHINGTON — (January 16, 2013) Today the U.S. Postal Service released its 2013 Lunar New Year stamp, featuring firecrackers, paper-cut designs and Chinese calligraphy, to help customers usher in the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is celebrated primarily by […]
Civil Rights Stamp Series Commemorates Historic Acts of Freedom, Courage, Equality WASHINGTON — With this 2013 stamp, the U.S. Postal Service commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which President Abraham Lincoln signed on Jan. 1, 1863. To commemorate this milestone, the Postal Service introduced a limited-edition Forever Stamp today at The National Archives […]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — It’s never too early to shop for the holidays and the Postal Service has a great gift the entire family can enjoy. Piece together a stunning picture of the land we call home with a 500-piece puzzle showcasing the Earthscapes Forever stamps. The stamps were issued Oct. 1 to […]
CRESTWOOD, KY — Love can now last forever as the U.S. Postal Service issued today the Garden of Love Forever stamps and related philatelic products, which go on sale nationwide at local Post Offices, online at usps.com and through the toll-free line, 1-800 782-6724.
Honoring Sacrifice: The Oldest Military Decoration in the World in Present Use Lasts Forever on U.S. Postage Stamp SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Postal Service today honored the sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the U.S. military with the issuance of the Purple Heart with Ribbon Forever Stamp. The stamp goes on […]
Two Stamps Recognize 50th Anniversary of First Manned Spaceflight KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL — The Postal Service dedicated two stamps today commemorating two historic events — one that occurred a half century ago, and the second that’s making history now.
Multi-year Series Marks Historic Events during 150-Year Anniversary CHARLESTON, SC — The U.S. Postal Service today issued the first of an annual series of Forever Stamps that recognize key events of the Civil War — America’s bloodiest conflict, which began 150 years ago today at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took […]
This is a problem in some Post Offices that should be corrected ASAP: Stamp Availability Critical To Customer Satisfaction The USPS stamp program is a unique opportunity to honor the nation’s accomplished citizens, achievements, history and natural wonders. Customers enjoy the rich variety of the stamp program’s subjects — and stamps are a key reason […]