United States Postal Service Stamp News

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...

SANTA ROSA, CA — The U.S. Postal Service recognized the centennial birth of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz with a first-day-of-issue ceremony, unveiling a pane of 20 new Forever stamps at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center today. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #CharlesMSchulzStamps and #Schulz100. “The Postal Service is pleased to present its new Forever stamps commemorating the birth centennial of Charles M. Schulz — the beloved creator of ‘Peanuts’ … the most popular and influential comic strip in history,” said Luke Grossmann, the Postal Service’s finance and strategy senior vice president, who served as the...

BOSTON — The U.S. Postal Service issued the “Virgin and Child” Christmas Forever stamp today during a dedication ceremony at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. “I am honored to represent the Postal Service as we dedicate a Christmas stamp that features one of the most revered images in the world — the Virgin Mary holding her infant child, Jesus,” said U.S. Postal Service Organization Development Vice President Jenny Utterback, who served as the dedicating official. “It’s a beautiful piece of art, with particular meaning this time of year. I choose my holiday cards with care, sign them with love...