The Postal Service dedicated its American Icons stamps in New York City on June 9.
The images on the 13 commemorative stamps were chosen by fashion designer Ralph Lauren, the first time the Postal Service has invited an individual to curate a complete stamp issuance.
“The United States Postal Service has a long and proud tradition of chronicling our nation’s history, and we are deeply honored to dedicate these stamps as a tribute to America’s 250th anniversary,” said Elvin Mercado, USPS chief retail and delivery officer. “This collection captures the enduring values and visual touchstones that define the American experience.”
Joining Mercado for the ceremony were master of ceremonies Elliot Gruber, director of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum; Katie Couric, journalist and co-founder of Katie Couric Media; and Frank Bennack Jr., executive vice chairman and former CEO of the Hearst Corp.
The stamp artwork includes an American flag, a baseball glove used by Jackie Robinson, a pickup truck, a dog, the Empire State Building, a barn, a Diné (Navajo) blanket, a teddy bear, a lighthouse, a hamburger, a sailboat, horses and a knitted flag design created by Lauren. The images were selected from his personal archives and other visuals that have inspired his work.
The collection was designed by Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS.
The 2026 U.S. Flag mail-use stamp, which features Lauren’s knitted flag design, was also released.
The Forever stamps are available at usps.com and Post Offices nationwide.
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