Summary
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has released a Forever stamp to honor former President Jimmy Carter, coinciding with what would have been his 101st birthday. The stamp features an oil painting of Carter and is part of a USPS program that commemorates significant American figures. The stamp became available on October 1 and can be purchased nationwide.
Key Facts
- The Jimmy Carter Forever stamp was released by USPS on October 1.
- The stamp marks what would have been Jimmy Carter's 101st birthday.
- An official ceremony took place at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
- The stamp shows an oil painting of Carter by artist Herbert E. Abrams.
- Each stamp costs 78 cents and is available in panes of 20.
- The stamps are printed in 20 million units by the Banknote Corporation of America.
- Jimmy Carter is noted for achievements like the Camp David Accords and the SALT II treaty.
- The stamp is available for purchase at Post Offices, online, by phone, and mail.
