Pixar
In 2011, digital animation pioneer Pixar celebrated its 25th anniversary. During those first 25 years, Pixar won 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, three Grammy awards, and countless other awards,…
Fun information on US stamps and series from 2000–the present.
In 2011, digital animation pioneer Pixar celebrated its 25th anniversary. During those first 25 years, Pixar won 26 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes, three Grammy awards, and countless other awards,…
A new stamp series was unveiled in 1932, designed as a “spotlight on the sports, athletes, and host cities that carry the torch for global unity.” Olympic Games stamps quickly…
For the first time ever, the Postal Service issued a special stamp for the New Year in 1992. Printed in a new and experimental format; panes of 20 that are…
Since its inception in 2008, the Celebrating Lunar New Year stamps have featured “bright, festive designs that mark each year of the Chinese lunar calendar — Year of the Rat,…
Entitled simply “Artists,” this series honors “painters and sculptors whose distinctive brush strokes and compositions made an indelible impression.” One of America’s leading artists, Georgia O’Keeffe is known for her…
Since its introduction in 1981, the American Sports Personalities series has honored “world-champion athletes and Hall of Famers who changed the game and won over hearts. Honors the great female…
Introduced in 2005, the America on the Move series commemorates “Classic cars of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s — fins, chrome, curves and all.”
Hanukkah is a celebration of a miracle that occurred at the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BCE, when the Maccabees revolted against Syrian King Antiochus IV. According to tradition, the temple…
Introduced in 1997, the Loony Tunes series showcases some of the most loved cartoon characters of all time.