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For the first time, living people will be eligible to be honored on U.S. postage stamps. The United States Postal Service announced on Monday that it is ending its longstanding law to feature celebrities who are currently alive. The American public have been asked to open there opinions and thoughts on who should feature on the next stamps.
Since January 2007, the requirement was that those featured on stamps, had to of been deceased for 5 years before appearing on them. The Post Office have announced that it will consider stamps for acclaimed Musicians, Sport Stars, Writers and other nationally known figures.
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in a statement:
“This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor…”
Stamp Services manager Stephen Kearney said, “Engaging the public to offer their ideas is an innovative way to expand interest in stamps and the popular hobby of collecting them.”
People can view upcoming stamps on Facebook here: Postal Stamps, or through Twitter: @USPSstamps
Lady Gaga is currently at the top of the poll with: 61%
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