Stamps, an American Obsession

<p>They say there is a story behind every stamp. From US presidents to pop culture icons, stamps have symbolized America - our values, contributions, and creativity. Since 1847, stamps have played an important role at the US Postal Service and in American culture. </p><p>In this episode, Dale and Yasmine are joined by Bill Gicker, Director of Stamp Services for the US Postal Service, to learn about what goes into the innovation, creative process and cultural significance of these miniature works of art.</p><p>Stamp Store: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.usps.com%2Fstore%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7CJeffrey.C.Marino%40usps.gov%7Cdef72fb9351545c650af08d9bf2fd055%7Cf9aa5788eb334a498ad076101910cac3%7C0%7C0%7C637751034357427820%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=aFVtUJl7C%2Fj8YWNkDBX9Dr%2F18czf1w5xILcQ4uTOHco%3D&reserved=0">https://store.usps.com/store/home</a></p><p>Stamp History: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.usps.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fpostal-history%2Fstamps-postcards.htm%23history&data=04%7C01%7CJeffrey.C.Marino%40usps.gov%7Cdef72fb9351545c650af08d9bf2fd055%7Cf9aa5788eb334a498ad076101910cac3%7C0%7C0%7C637751034357427820%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=6gO2KuPqFpyAMd5Dq01Er7PIbve4int7agCiA5m0TTA%3D&reserved=0">https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/stamps-postcards.htm#history</a></p><p>2022 Stamps: <a href="https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/1101-usps-reveals-new-stamps-for-2022.htm">https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2021/1101-usps-reveals-new-stamps-for-2022.htm</a></p>