Stories

• <p><em>American Icons</em>: New USPS Stamps by Ralph Lauren</p>

  

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  American Icons: New USPS Stamps by Ralph Lauren

  A pane of 13 stamps curated by designer Ralph Lauren celebrates symbols of the American experience.

• <p>For the USPS <em>American Bison </em>Stamp, What’s Old Is New Again</p>

  

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  For the USPS American Bison Stamp, What’s Old Is New Again

  The new buffalo stamp merges vintage stamp artwork with a modern design.

• <p>Stamp Encore: Mister Rogers Returns</p>

  

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  Stamp Encore: Mister Rogers Returns

  The Mister Rogers stamp, originally released in 2018, is new again in 2026.

• <p>New Stamps Debut at the Boston 2026 World Expo</p>

  

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  New Stamps Debut at the Boston 2026 World Expo

  During the eight days of the show, the Postal Service will host six first-day-of-issue ceremonies and one special dedication ceremony.

• <p><em>Postcrossing</em> Global Stamps and Maxicards: Real Mail, Genuine Connections</p>

  

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  Postcrossing Global Stamps and Maxicards: Real Mail, Genuine Connections

  Four new stamp designs celebrate the Postcrossing website for promoting connection and understanding across countries and cultures.

• <p>Bald Eagle Stamps Present a Fresh Take on America's National Symbol</p>

  

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  Bald Eagle Stamps Present a Fresh Take on America's National Symbol

  Five new stamp designs feature realistic paintings of bald eagles at different life stages.

• <p><em>Route 66</em> Stamps Capture an Iconic Highway</p>

  

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  Route 66 Stamps Capture an Iconic Highway

  Photographer David Schwartz's work graces eight new stamps celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

• <p><em>Figures of the American Revolution</em> Stamps: Faces Behind the Fight for Independence</p>

  

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  Figures of the American Revolution Stamps: Faces Behind the Fight for Independence

  The people featured reveal how varied lives intersected to build independence, offering a chance to explore contrasts, connections, and the collective spirit of the era.

• <p>5 New Lowrider Stamps Celebrating Chicano Car Culture</p>

  

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  5 New Lowrider Stamps Celebrating Chicano Car Culture

  A new set of five stamps celebrates lowrider culture.

• <p>Who Was Harriet Powers? Formerly Enslaved Quilter Now on a U.S. Postage Stamp</p>

  

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  Who Was Harriet Powers? Formerly Enslaved Quilter Now on a U.S. Postage Stamp

  Four new stamps celebrate Harriet Powers, whose stitched works are celebrated as masterpieces of American folk art and storytelling.

• <p>The Story Behind the New Bruce Lee Postage Stamp</p>

  

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  The Story Behind the New Bruce Lee Postage Stamp

  A new stamp freezes Bruce Lee mid-air, honoring the Chinese American martial artist, actor, and filmmaker.

• <p>How It Was Made: The 2026 <em>Lunar New Year • Year of the Horse</em> Stamp</p>

  

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  How It Was Made: The 2026 Lunar New Year • Year of the Horse Stamp

  How a three-dimensional mask and a master photographer keep a beloved stamp series galloping forward.

• <p><em>Phillis Wheatley</em> Stamp Reintroduces a Revolutionary-Era Poet</p>

  

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  Phillis Wheatley Stamp Reintroduces a Revolutionary-Era Poet

  The 2026 Black Heritage stamp commemorates a colonial-era literary phenomenon just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

• <p><em>Love</em> Stamps 2026 Reimagine a USPS Classic </p>

  

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  Love Stamps 2026 Reimagine a USPS Classic

  How stamp artist James Yang found new inspiration for the latest Love stamps.

• <p>New <em>Muhammad Ali </em>Stamps Capture “The Greatest” in Miniature</p>

  

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  New Muhammad Ali Stamps Capture “The Greatest” in Miniature

  Designing a stamp worthy of "The Greatest."

• <p>Presidents on Stamps: A Postal Tradition</p>

  

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  Presidents on Stamps: A Postal Tradition

  A new Forever® stamp commemorates Jimmy Carter on what would have been his 101st birthday.

• The Collectors Are Coming! ... to the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show

  

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  The Collectors Are Coming! ... to the Boston 2026 World Stamp Show

  The Boston 2026 World Stamp Show stamps commemorate the past — and invite the public to the stamp show of the decade.

• <p><em>SpongeBob SquarePants</em> Stamps: Postal Adventures Under the Sea</p>

  

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  SpongeBob SquarePants Stamps: Postal Adventures Under the Sea

  SpongeBob SquarePants and the mail.