New Olympic stamp is coming out

The U.S. Postal Service will issue a postage stamp to honor the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece during a special June 9 stamp dedication ceremony in Philadelphia.

"Just as the Postal Service touches the lives of every American in every city and town in the country, our stamp program continues to touch on the meaningful events in our nation's history, both at home and abroad," said dedicating official S. David Fineman, Chairman of the U.S. Postal Service's presidentially appointed Board of Governors. "The Olympic Games Athens, Greece stamps are a most fitting tribute -- not only to the competitive spirit of participating athletes, but also to the unifying Olympic spirit of fair play and international camaraderie."

The 10:30 a.m. ceremony, free and open to the public, will take place at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street. A Greek gallery mini-tour, with emphasis on the ancient Olympics, will be offered following the ceremony.

As this is a first-day-of-issue ceremony, Philadelphia holds the unique distinction of being the only city in the nation where the stamp will be available that day. The stamp will be available at Post Offices and Philatelic Centers nationwide June 10.

Posted by Ron at June 4, 2004 02:20 PM