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Legendary Singer is Second Inductee into Multi-Year Music Icons Series NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John Carter Cash, Larry Gatlin, Jamey Johnson, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Roys, Marty Stuart, Randy Travis and other entertainers paid tribute to Johnny Cash as he was inducted today into the Postal Service's Music Icons Forever stamp series at the Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130605/DC26360) "With his...

Pioneering "Lark of The Border" Recognized for Enormous Contribution to Culture and Music SAN ANTONIO, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In tribute to the legends responsible for making American music part of global popular culture, the U.S. Postal Service today proudly announces the launch of a new Music Icons stamp series with the issuance of a stamp honoring Lydia Mendoza, one of the first and greatest stars of Tejano music. The Lydia Mendoza Forever Stamp was dedicated...

Four Elegant Forever Stamps Dedicated Today Mark the Occasion ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service today commemorated the 500th anniversary of the naming of Florida with the issuance of a block of four colorful Forever stamps, titled "La Florida." This bouquet of stamps evokes the beauty of the state's lush flora. The stamp dedication ceremony was held at Flagler College in St. Augustine. The 46-cent La Florida Forever stamps are...

Obtain mail movement information through new report and web portal BOLINGBROOK, Ill. and MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GrayHair Software, Inc. has long been the hub for mail owners and mail service providers who need to manage mail tracking, advanced address hygiene and other critical mailing applications and services. This announcement now makes the mail tracking solution even more powerful for mail owners and mail service providers. (Logo:...

NEW YORK, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The influential works of 12 American modern artists were honored today by the United States Postal Service and the Armory Show with the dedication of the Modern Art in America, 1913 -- 1931 stamps. The ceremony took place 100 years after the first Armory Show, a groundbreaking international exhibition which offered many a first look at modern art. Richard Uluski, U.S. Postal Service vice president, Northeast Area Operations, was...

Valentine's Day cards from around the world sent via post offices in Love, SK, Saint-Valentin, QC, Cupids, NL, and Heart's Content, NL OTTAWA, Feb. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and many are looking for romantic ways to show their appreciation for their sweethearts and loved ones. Four Canadian post offices are popular for the romantic at heart. With names like Love, Saint-Valentin, Cupids, and Heart's Content, you can see why. In the coming weeks,...

Second in New Set of Civil Rights Stamps Commemorates Historic Acts of Freedom, Courage, Equality DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On what would have been her 100th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today issued the Rosa Parks Forever Stamp during the National Day of Courage celebration at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130204/DC53638) The Rosa Parks Forever Stamp goes on sale today at Post Offices...

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the 100th anniversary of a New York City landmark by dedicating the Grand Central Terminal Express Mail stamp in the Main Concourse, under the constellation ceiling. (Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130201/DC52670) Available nationwide today, customers may purchase the new $19.95 stamp at usps.com/stamps, by phone at 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) or at a local Post Office. The stamp is...

One Price for First-Class Mail International 1-Ounce Letters to Anywhere, Worldwide WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Postal Service introduced the Global Forever First-Class Mail International stamp. Priced at $1.10 each and offered in a pane of 20, the Global stamp offers a single price for any First-Class Mail International 1-ounce letter to any country in the world. The Global stamp also may be used to mail a 2-ounce letter to Canada. (Photo:...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar party hosts can now bring home the excitement and energy of the Academy Awards(®) with online invitations from The Oscar Collection by Marc Friedland, available exclusively on Evite Postmark (www.postmark.com) through Oscar Sunday, February 24, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/LA46288) Marc Friedland, the designer of the Academy Award winners' envelope and invitations for all 2013 Oscar...