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Now, living folks on US stamps
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September 27, 2011, Tuesday
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FOR the first time, living people will be eligible to be honored on United States postage stamps.
The US Postal Service announced yesterday it is ending its long-standing rule that stamps cannot feature people who are still alive and it's asking the public for suggestions on who should be first.
Since January 1, 2007, the requirement has been that a person must have been deceased five years before appearing on a stamp. Before that, the rule was 10 years. (By tradition, though, former presidents are remembered on a stamp in the year following their deaths.).
The post office announced that it will consider stamps for acclaimed American musicians, sports stars, writers, artists and other nationally known figures.
"This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor," Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in a statement.
Stamp Services manager Stephen Kearney said, "Engaging the public to offer their ideas is an innovative way to expand interest in stamps and the popular hobby of collecting them."
They are inviting suggestions through Facebook, Twitter, a postal service website and, of course, by mail.
The US Postal Service announced yesterday it is ending its long-standing rule that stamps cannot feature people who are still alive and it's asking the public for suggestions on who should be first.
Since January 1, 2007, the requirement has been that a person must have been deceased five years before appearing on a stamp. Before that, the rule was 10 years. (By tradition, though, former presidents are remembered on a stamp in the year following their deaths.).
The post office announced that it will consider stamps for acclaimed American musicians, sports stars, writers, artists and other nationally known figures.
"This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor," Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in a statement.
Stamp Services manager Stephen Kearney said, "Engaging the public to offer their ideas is an innovative way to expand interest in stamps and the popular hobby of collecting them."
They are inviting suggestions through Facebook, Twitter, a postal service website and, of course, by mail.
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