USPS Unveils 13 'American Icon' Stamps for 250th Anniversary
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced a new set of 13 stamps called "American Icons" to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary. These stamps, designed by fashion designer Ralph Lauren, depict symbols representing American values and life, and will be released on June 9 in New York.Key Facts
- USPS partnered with Ralph Lauren to create a special stamp collection for America's 250th anniversary.
- This is the first time USPS let one person design an entire official stamp series.
- The set includes 13 stamps: 12 images plus a centerpiece knitted American flag designed by Lauren.
- Symbols on the stamps include the American flag, Jackie Robinson’s baseball glove, a pickup truck, a dog, the Empire State Building, a barn, a Navajo blanket, a teddy bear, a lighthouse, a hamburger, a racing sailboat, and wild horses.
- Each image was chosen to represent important American values like freedom, equality, hard work, loyalty, ambition, and cultural heritage.
- The stamps are Forever stamps, meaning their postage value will not change even if prices increase later.
- The release date is June 9, and the event will take place in New York City.
- Ralph Lauren was chosen for his strong association with American culture and style.
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