Stories

Bringing Lures to Life
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Bringing Lures to Life
Capturing the beauty of freshwater fishing lures
Made for Walking
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Made for Walking
The Appalachian Trail stamps attest to the beauty and variety along this uniquely American, century-old footpath.
Allen Toussaint
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Allen Toussaint
The 48th stamp in the Black Heritage series celebrates the musical powerhouse Allen Toussaint.
No Detail Too Small
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No Detail Too Small
The precise photography of the Lunar New Year stamp series.
From the Street to a Stamp
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From the Street to a Stamp
Art director Antonio Alcalá has designed dozens of stamps, but the 2025 Love stamp holds a special place in his heart.
Seriously Cool Animals
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Seriously Cool Animals
Winter is coming (to your mailbox).
The Life and Work of a Transformative Judge
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The Life and Work of a Transformative Judge
On February 24, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History unveiled the stamp honoring Judge Motley.
Designing Day of the Dead Stamps
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Designing Day of the Dead Stamps
Mexican designer Luis Fitch waited 37 years to make his stamp debut, and he hopes his designs invite viewers to learn about his culture.
Honoring the Healthcare Community
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Honoring the Healthcare Community
A stamp to recognize those who stepped up during the pandemic
Unique by Design
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Unique by Design
Snowflake-inspired patterns put a cool accent on winter greetings.
Holiday Cheer in Miniature
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Holiday Cheer in Miniature
Explore the newest stamps celebrating winter traditions and holidays.
From Mailboxes to Mangroves
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From Mailboxes to Mangroves
How stamps can draw attention and raise awareness for endangered species.
Peace, Liberty, and Safety
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Peace, Liberty, and Safety
The stamp design highlights a brief but powerful plea taken from a petition sent by the Congress to King George III.
Stamp Ceremony Honors Coach’s Legacy
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Stamp Ceremony Honors Coach’s Legacy
Former players, fans, and family pay tribute to John Wooden
How the Bluegrass Stamp United a Town After Difficult Times
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How the Bluegrass Stamp United a Town After Difficult Times
Celebrating community and music
Wearing Your Heart on Your Lapel
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Wearing Your Heart on Your Lapel
Designing stamps to honor the humble pinback button
Playing the Long Game
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Playing the Long Game
A U.S. Postal Service art director and a superfan share their thoughts on the new Dungeons & Dragons stamps.
Ansel Adams
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Ansel Adams
Go behind the scenes of the design and the art direction of the 2024 Ansel Adams Forever® stamps.