List of people on the postage stamps of the United States
This article lists people who have been featured on United States postage stamps, listed by their name, the year they were first featured on a stamp, and a short description of their notability.
Living people shown on U.S. stamps added to list - Linns Stamp …
Jun 11, 2020 · Over the years, I have made an effort to collect information about and report instances of living people being portrayed on United States stamps. There are more than 75 …
More than 75 living people on U.S. stamps; model and athletes …
Apr 29, 2021 · Thus, despite the postmaster general’s public stand, to date, no U.S. stamps have been issued specifically and intentionally honoring living people. But over the years, most …
New additions to list of living people on U.S. stamps - Linns Stamp …
Apr 8, 2020 · This is the 77th stamp on my list of U.S. issues that show photos or reasonable approximations of living people. There is legislation dating back to 1866 that prohibits the use …
Living People Portrayed On USPS-Issued Stamps
May 10, 2024 · Readers who know of other U.S. stamp designs picturing or based on images of living people are encouraged to contact John with details and any supporting information.
Living Persons Appearing On Past US Postage Stamps
Oct 26, 2011 · There's been a lot of recent media attention given to the USPS decision to allow living persons to appear on US Postage Stamps. It was reported recently that the U.S. Postal …
Living People on Stamps & Portraits: Two Museums & the “Dead …
Nov 22, 2011 · As an educator at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, it’s exciting to see people energized about postage stamps. People online and in the museum debate the merit of …
Why no living people appear on US postage stamps - Fast Company
Jul 4, 2023 · The answer emerged from congressional debate: Had living persons been allowed to appear on U.S. coins, stamps and banknotes, it would have been possible to depict U.S. …
Living People To Appear On Stamps For First Time - NPR
Sep 26, 2011 · The U.S. Postal Service is inviting suggestions from the public after ending its longstanding rule that people cannot appear on a stamp while they're still living. For the first …
Why no living people appear on US postage stamps - The …
Jun 21, 2023 · The answer emerged from congressional debate: Had living persons been allowed to appear on U.S. coins, stamps and banknotes, it would have been possible to depict U.S. …