USPS To Bring Back Favorite Historic Stamp After Public Vote
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service has brought back a stamp featuring Fred Rogers from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood after it won a public vote. More than 500,000 people voted, and the stamp beat other favorites like DC superheroes and Bugs Bunny. The new stamp and a souvenir sheet will be available at the Boston 2026 Expo and later in post offices and online.Key Facts
- The Mister Rogers stamp was first issued in 2018 and sold out quickly despite a large initial print of 12 million stamps.
- The stamp won the Stamp Encore contest with over 500,000 votes, beating other popular options.
- The vote was held to celebrate the U.S. Postal Service’s 250th anniversary and the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
- The new stamp and a four-image souvenir sheet were unveiled at the Boston 2026 World Exposition.
- The stamps will be sold exclusively at the Boston 2026 Expo until May 30, then available nationwide and online starting June 1.
- Fred Rogers was known for his gentle and respectful communication style on his TV show, which made him beloved by many.
- Rogers valued letters from children and saw mail as an important way to connect, making the stamp especially meaningful.
- Fred McFeely Rogers was born in 1928 and helped start an educational TV station in Pittsburgh before creating his famous children’s program.
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