United States Postal Service Stamp News

What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the Lunar New Year in San Francisco with the unveiling of the Year of the Rabbit Forever stamp. The first-day-of-issue event for the stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #LunarNewYear and #LunarNewYearRabbit. Who: The Honorable Derek Kan, governor, U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors The Honorable London N. Breed, mayor, San Francisco The Honorable Fiona Ma, state treasurer, California Jay Xu, director, Asian Art Museum When: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. PST Where: Asian Art Museum200 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102 RSVP:...

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH — With the release of this vibrant new stamp, the U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of issuing stamps for the Hanukkah celebrations. This joyous Jewish holiday commemorates the liberation and reconsecration of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is a time for family and friends to come together to rejoice. A dedication ceremony for the stamp was held today at Temple Emanu El. “I remember looking forward to Hanukkah as a child, especially the traditional foods, gifts, and games,” said Lori Dym, U.S. Postal Service...

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD — The U.S. Postal Service honored the work of the Women Cryptologists of World War II with a first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Forever stamp at the National Cryptologic Museum. “During World War II, some 11,000 women labored day and night, helping to process and decipher an endless stream of enemy military messages,” said Jakki Krage Strako, the Postal Service’s chief commerce and business solutions officer, who served as the dedicating official for the stamp event. “Their work was both frustrating and exhilarating (sometimes simultaneously) —and one of the conflict’s best-kept secrets,” she said. “With this stamp, the...

St. Louis, MO — With this vibrant new stamp design, the U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa by dedicating a new Forever stamp today. The ceremony took place at America’s Center Ferrara Theater in St. Louis. “USPS is honored to continue in the celebration of Kwanzaa — a communal tradition that has grown to hold special meaning to millions of people since its inception in 1966,” said Eddie Banner, USPS Kansas-Missouri district manager, who served as the dedicating official. “I am pleased to dedicate this colorful and festive stamp in honor of Kwanzaa.” Joining Banner for the...

GUILFORD, IN — Perfect for brightening up the coming winter days, the U.S. Postal Service today issued 10 Snowy Beauty Forever stamps in booklets of 20. Gardens are places of beauty no matter the season. Even as the days grow short, some hardy blooms brave winter’s chill. Snowfall only heightens their splendor, serving as the perfect foil for their radiance. Snowy Beauty stamps celebrate these stalwarts. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps with original art by Gregory Manchess. The artist started with digital studies, then created the finished images with oils on panel. The result is a set of...