Addictive drugs have been an issue in America since the 1800s. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was created in 1973 to enforce federal drug laws and better handle the government's drug control activities.Enrique "Kiki" Camarena joined the DEA in 1975 and became an undercover special a..
The U.S. Postal Service honors the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by putting its own stamp on raising awareness of our environment and the communities in which we live and serve. The new Earth Day Forever stamp marks five decades of Americans coming together to celebrate the importance of protecting ..
With a design that evokes centuries of tradition, this Eid Greetings stamp, featuring gold calligraphy and an olive branch, commemorates the two most important festivals—or eids—in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. On these days, Muslims wish each other Eidukum mubarak, the phrase s..
Americans have been intrigued by Elephants since the first one arrived on our shores in 1796. The cute and fun stamp from the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the affection and ever-evolving connection between humans and elephants. A fanciful, digital illustration of an elephant interacting with its y..
Enjoy the striking paintings of a celebrated American artist with this new Emilio Sanchez Forever Stamps.Best known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his..
America’s natural bounty includes an astounding variety of unique and priceless wildlife. Under the Endangered Species Act, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2023, more than 1,600 imperiled plant and animal species are safeguarded to increase their chances of survival. With this pane of 20 stamps,..
The rose was chosen for the 2015 Weddings Forever stamp because it is a universal symbol of love. This stamp was issued for use on wedding RSVP cards and thank you notes. A two-ounce rate Vintage Tulip stamp was released at the same time for use on wedding invitations and greeting cards ..
The 46th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors author Ernest J. Gaines (1933–2019). Best known for such novels as The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and A Lesson Before Dying, Gaines drew from his childhood as the son of sharecroppers on a Louisiana plantation to explore the untold stories o..
The US Post Office celebrates America’s love of coffee with four new stamps. Whether milky or dark as night, sweetened, flavored, or highly concentrated, many coffee drinks have one thing in common—they begin with espresso.This booklet of 20 stamps features four unique designs illustrating popular e..
The U.S. Postal Service honors pioneering marine biologist Eugenie Clark (1922–2015) with the release of a new commemorative stamp. Affectionately known as the “Shark Lady,” Clark conducted many important studies that provided fascinating insights into shark biology and worked tirelessly to change p..
In 2023, a new Floral Geometry stamp denominated at $10 will be available for purchase, complementing the similarly designed $2 and $5 stamps issued in 2022. The stamps lend a contemporary appearance to packages, large envelopes, and other mailings.Issue: Floral Geometry StampsItem Number: 122600Def..
Art historians have long sought to identify the artist who created this painting. Early in the 20th century, the painting was attributed to the Florentine artist Pier Francesco Fiorentino, but not long after, the painting was seen as the work of an anonymous artist who had created a large number of ..