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BumRushDaShow

(160,105 posts)
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 09:58 AM Aug 19

USPS unveils new stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter

Source: The Independent/AP

Tuesday 19 August 2025 03:48 EDT


The late President Jimmy Carter is to be honoured with a commemorative Forever stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The US Postal Service will release the stamp for purchase on October 1 in Atlanta. It features a 1982 portrait of the nation’s 39th president by Herbert E. Abrams.

The art was unveiled on Saturday at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains. Carter, the longest-lived U.S. president, died on December 29, 2024.

“The stamp program celebrates the best in American culture, places and people, and it is difficult to consider a more fitting honoree than former President Jimmy Carter," Peter Pastre, the Postal Service’s government relations and public policy vice president, said in a statement.

“In his support and leadership of his beloved community, state and nation, he lent his quiet, thoughtful and deliberate energy around causes he believed in, and most certainly in his conduct and accomplishments as a former president, Jimmy Carter truly personified the best in America.”


The stamp is based on a 1982 portrait (USPS)

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/jimmy-carter-stamp-usps-b2810096.html

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USPS unveils new stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Aug 19 OP
I hope States refuse to lower their flags to half mast when Trump eventually dies after what he did to Carter. cstanleytech Aug 19 #1
There oughtta be National Grave Pissing Ceremonies to honor his passing SSJVegeta Aug 19 #8
they'll need to build a latrine barbtries Aug 19 #12
And knowing him MurrayDelph Aug 19 #16
he can start selling it now! barbtries Aug 19 #23
It would be apropriate quakerboy Aug 19 #28
Rumor has it mercuryblues Aug 19 #40
Bet Newsom regrets that decision every day. He thought back then you could work with that NAZI Bengus81 Aug 19 #21
I hope they don't plug him into Arlington Bayard Aug 19 #24
Great photo of a great man. Trump couldn't carry his glove. twodogsbarking Aug 19 #2
New well deserved Jimmy Carter postage stamp Dave Id Aug 19 #3
cue tonights rant in 5 43 2 1. AllaN01Bear Aug 19 #5
executive order to not allow the distribution of the Carter stamp forthcoming chicoescuela Aug 19 #9
Allow postal carriers to refuse to deliver mail with it on because its violates their religious beliefs. whopis01 Aug 19 #14
Yep that makes total sense and SCROTUS would completely agree chicoescuela Aug 19 #22
I'd be MUCH happier if tRump made him self eligible for getting onto a stamp... SeattleVet Aug 19 #41
Someone needs to tell Cheeto about the USPS prerequisite IzzaNuDay Aug 19 #49
thanks . AllaN01Bear Aug 19 #4
Will the ketchup fly today out of jealously! 😄 electric_blue68 Aug 19 #6
"A man of honor" indeed Grim Chieftain Aug 19 #13
A true gentleman. Smarter and much braver than we gave him credit for. Joinfortmill Aug 19 #7
isn't that the truth! soldierant Aug 19 #48
Excellent likeness. 3catwoman3 Aug 19 #10
I'll be buying some just so that it breaks records for the most purchased stamp ! kimbutgar Aug 19 #11
Good idea! Drumphf will be highly annoyed if it sells well! electric_blue68 Aug 19 #15
They make Christmas gifts sweeter for family members. ReRe Aug 20 #51
This warms my heart! Instead of seasonal themed stamps for my holiday cards this year... Oopsie Daisy Aug 19 #17
Will get some October first Wild blueberry Aug 19 #18
I'd be surprised if Trump doesn't try to prevent it from being circulated... Fil1957 Aug 19 #19
Agreed popsdenver Aug 19 #33
Think about it Trump..YOU too could have you own USPS stamp!! All you have to do is DIE Bengus81 Aug 19 #20
The rotting orange is green with envy. Dave Bowman Aug 19 #25
President Carter deserves this honor by the American people Bayard Aug 19 #26
Thank you for your honorable service. Mr. President BoRaGard Aug 19 #27
Executive order stopping the release coming in 3...2...1. rsdsharp Aug 19 #29
tRump can be on a stamp too... BWdem4life Aug 19 #36
I cant wait for a coin featuring Trump. quakerboy Aug 19 #30
Why use a British news site? Mosby Aug 19 #31
Because the original AP story was outside of the LBN 12-hr rule by the time I spotted it this morning BumRushDaShow Aug 19 #38
I'm gonna buy a lot of them FoxNewsSucks Aug 19 #32
This is a well deserved honor LetMyPeopleVote Aug 19 #34
I rarely use stamps anymore, but BWdem4life Aug 19 #35
I'm surprised Herr trump will allow this. choie Aug 19 #37
I'm going to be buying stamps soon! synni Aug 19 #39
this just in from the orange idiot Javaman Aug 19 #42
Need to add some BumRushDaShow Aug 19 #43
OMG "Lick my stamp" BlueSpot Aug 19 #46
Really nice looking. AltairIV Aug 19 #44
Now Trump is going to demand a stamp be made for him Quanto Magnus Aug 19 #45
I'm truly expecting his ugly mug to be Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 20 #53
Yay! Thanks! Now I know which type of stamps I'll be using from now on! Rhiannon12866 Aug 19 #47
That is a kind man. nt Exp Aug 19 #50
High probability Trump will at least try to block it. mn9driver Aug 20 #52

cstanleytech

(27,940 posts)
1. I hope States refuse to lower their flags to half mast when Trump eventually dies after what he did to Carter.
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
Aug 19

barbtries

(30,763 posts)
23. he can start selling it now!
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:04 PM
Aug 19

Piss on my grave!
We'll have a golden latrine for your golden showers. Send me only $99.99 and we'll stream your name straight to the top of the list.

I've always loved being peed on - I've usually paid for the pleasure myself, but now, you pay me and I still get the pleasure in the afterlife.

and maybe it will put out the flames...

quakerboy

(14,542 posts)
28. It would be apropriate
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:22 PM
Aug 19

And the funds would probably go a long way towards fixing the budget issues he has caused by diverting all our tax dollars to tax cuts for the rich and his private ICE army.

Bengus81

(9,353 posts)
21. Bet Newsom regrets that decision every day. He thought back then you could work with that NAZI
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:02 PM
Aug 19

Wrong...........

Bayard

(26,974 posts)
24. I hope they don't plug him into Arlington
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:06 PM
Aug 19

He'll probably make an EO before he leaves office not to bury him with the losers.

Dave Id

(170 posts)
3. New well deserved Jimmy Carter postage stamp
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 10:27 AM
Aug 19

Will Trump threaten to sue the USPS for not having made a stamp with his ugly orange mug on a stamp yet?

whopis01

(3,881 posts)
14. Allow postal carriers to refuse to deliver mail with it on because its violates their religious beliefs.
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 11:20 AM
Aug 19

You know - the one about worshipping idols other than Trump.

SeattleVet

(5,735 posts)
41. I'd be MUCH happier if tRump made him self eligible for getting onto a stamp...
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 04:25 PM
Aug 19

since no living person can be put onto a normally-issued US postage stamp. (There used to be exceptions for those custom 'vanity' stamps that you used to be able to make, but those were discontinued a few years ago.)

IzzaNuDay

(1,121 posts)
49. Someone needs to tell Cheeto about the USPS prerequisite
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 09:21 PM
Aug 19

that honorees are dead.
I am certain he’ll bend the Postmaster General’s ear for an exception!

electric_blue68

(23,857 posts)
15. Good idea! Drumphf will be highly annoyed if it sells well!
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 11:23 AM
Aug 19

:stamp:
😄😄😄😄😄
Suffer, bastard!

ReRe

(11,921 posts)
51. They make Christmas gifts sweeter for family members.
Wed Aug 20, 2025, 01:28 AM
Aug 20

I'm going to trot down to the PO and pick up about 5 sheets. Jimmy Carter was a good man. Period.

Oopsie Daisy

(6,670 posts)
17. This warms my heart! Instead of seasonal themed stamps for my holiday cards this year...
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 11:35 AM
Aug 19

... I'll buy several sheets of these instead! 😍😘🥰❤️

Wild blueberry

(7,881 posts)
18. Will get some October first
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 11:45 AM
Aug 19

or as soon as our small rural Post Office gets their allocation.
Thank you.

Bengus81

(9,353 posts)
20. Think about it Trump..YOU too could have you own USPS stamp!! All you have to do is DIE
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 11:57 AM
Aug 19

Please..pretty please??

Bayard

(26,974 posts)
26. President Carter deserves this honor by the American people
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:09 PM
Aug 19

An honest, kind, and patriotic man.

BWdem4life

(2,731 posts)
36. tRump can be on a stamp too...
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 01:09 PM
Aug 19

All he has to do is die.

Someone should recommend it to him

quakerboy

(14,542 posts)
30. I cant wait for a coin featuring Trump.
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:26 PM
Aug 19

Im thinking a half penny would be appropriate, because theres absolutely no sense there.

BumRushDaShow

(160,105 posts)
38. Because the original AP story was outside of the LBN 12-hr rule by the time I spotted it this morning
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 01:25 PM
Aug 19
Updated 7:46 PM EDT, August 18, 2025


And The Independent IS using the AP's wire service version (but with a later date/timestamp than the original AP article) which is why this is listed for the "Source" -

Source: The Independent/AP

Ap Correspondent Tuesday 19 August 2025 03:48 EDT


The UPI link you listed is considered verboten on DU because UPI is owned by the Moonies and using a link directly to USPS for a "news source" is also verboten in LBN.

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

synni

(545 posts)
39. I'm going to be buying stamps soon!
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 01:26 PM
Aug 19

I'm going to put the Carter stamps on anything I send to Republicans!

Javaman

(64,472 posts)
42. this just in from the orange idiot
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 04:25 PM
Aug 19

"My stamp with be better. it'll have my signature embossed gold. you will never have seen a stamp like mine before. it'll be the best stamp of all time. (accordion hands) It will make people want to write letters just so you can lick my stamp. just out in the hall way, someone ran up to me and said, "sir, sir! I have stopped writing letters until your stamp comes out!", yeah he really said that. it'll be the best stamp of all time"

BlueSpot

(1,185 posts)
46. OMG "Lick my stamp"
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 06:19 PM
Aug 19

My mind immediately went to an old Saturday Night Live when Chevy Chase was the news reader. He announced that the post office issuing a new stamp to commemorate prostitution. The punch line was that it would be a 10 cent stamp but, if you wanted to lick it, it would cost a quarter.

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