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USPS Honors President Jimmy Carter with Forever Stamp on What Would Have Been His 101st Birthday
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Forever stamp honoring President Jimmy Carter on what would have been his 101st birthday. The tribute reflects his life of service, humility, and impact, particularly through The Carter Center, which he co-founded for humanitarian efforts after his presidency.
Last Updated on October 20, 2025 by Daily News Staff
In a touching tribute to one of America’s most beloved statesmen, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a commemorative Forever stamp honoring President Jimmy Carter on October 1, 2025 — the day that would have marked his 101st birthday. The dedication ceremony took place at The Carter Center in Atlanta, where family, officials, and admirers gathered to celebrate a life defined by service, humility, and unwavering dedication to humanity.
From Plains to the Presidency: A Journey of Humble Beginnings
“Born in 1924 in Plains, Georgia — a town of just 600 people — Jimmy Carter’s story is one of humble beginnings leading to a lifetime of extraordinary service,” said Thomas J. Marshall, general counsel and executive vice president of the U.S. Postal Service during the ceremony.
It’s a quintessentially American story: a small-town boy who would grow up to lead the nation and then spend decades afterward making the world a better place. Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, but as Marshall noted, “perhaps the most remarkable chapter began after he left the White House.”
A Post-Presidency Like No Other
Rather than settling into a quiet retirement, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter embarked on what many historians consider the most consequential post-presidency in American history. In 1982, they partnered with Emory University to establish The Carter Center, an organization that has spent more than four decades advancing democracy, resolving conflicts, and improving health outcomes in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Jason Carter, chair of The Carter Center and the former president’s grandson, shared his family’s gratitude: “Our family is excited to attend the first-day-of-issue ceremony to celebrate the life and legacy of my grandfather, President Jimmy Carter. My grandparents would be touched by this incredible honor.”
The Postal Service’s Role in Shaping a Legacy
In a poignant connection, Beth Davis, The Carter Center’s chief operating officer, revealed how the U.S. Postal Service played a surprisingly central role in shaping Carter’s worldview and mission.
“Postcards from his uncle inspired a young Jimmy Carter to join the Navy and explore the world outside of rural Georgia,” Davis explained. “Missives from his mother during her time in India with the Peace Corps after she retired from nursing set the example for him that a life of purpose doesn’t end in your 50s when one career path concludes.”
Those letters and postcards — simple pieces of mail that traveled thousands of miles — planted seeds that would eventually grow into The Carter Center’s global humanitarian mission.
A Presidency Marked by Progress and Principle
Carter’s presidency was defined by themes of humility, reconciliation, and progressive change. Inaugurated on January 20, 1977, he brought a fresh perspective to Washington as an outsider representing a new generation of Southern politicians.
His accomplishments during his single term were significant:
- Appointed unprecedented numbers of women and minorities to government positions
- Created a presidential commission on mental health
- Established new cabinet departments
- Dramatically expanded the National Park System and federally designated wilderness areas
- Ushered through deregulation in energy and air travel industries
- Personally negotiated the Camp David Accords, creating a framework for Middle East peace
- Signed SALT II to limit strategic nuclear arms with the Soviet Union
- Established formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China
The Nobel Laureate Who Never Stopped Serving
In 2002, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his decades of work promoting peace, human rights, and social and economic progress worldwide. The award cemented his reputation as one of the most active and admired former presidents in American history.
Through The Carter Center, he tackled some of humanity’s most pressing challenges — from eradicating Guinea worm disease to monitoring elections in emerging democracies to building homes with Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s.
The Stamp: Art Meets History
The Forever stamp features a 1982 oil-on-linen painting created by artist Herbert E. Abrams (1921-2003) as a life study in preparation for Carter’s official White House portrait. The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS.
As a Forever stamp, it will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price — a fitting metaphor for Carter’s enduring legacy.
How to Get Your Jimmy Carter Stamp
The commemorative stamp is now available for purchase through multiple channels:
- Online at usps.com/shopstamps
- By phone at 844-737-7826
- By mail through USA Philatelic
- At Post Office locations nationwide
- Through the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon
Collectors and admirers can follow updates using the hashtag #JimmyCarterStamp on social media.
A Legacy Written in Service
The issuance of this stamp is more than a commemorative gesture — it’s a reminder that true leadership doesn’t end when you leave office. Jimmy Carter showed us that the most important work often begins when the spotlight fades, and that a life of purpose knows no retirement age.
From a small town in Georgia to the White House to villages across the globe, President Carter’s journey reminds us that one person, armed with compassion and conviction, can change the world.
The Forever stamp ensures that his image — and his example — will continue to travel across America, carrying messages of hope, connection, and possibility, just as those postcards once did for a young boy in Plains, Georgia.
For more information about the stamp and The Carter Center’s ongoing work, visit StampsForever.com and CarterCenter.org.
SOURCE U.S. Postal Service
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Feeding America is marking National Agriculture Day by recognizing farmers, ranchers, and producers as key partners in the fight against hunger.
In a March 24 press release, the organization said the agricultural community plays a vital role in helping food banks and pantries deliver fresh, nutritious food to families across the country. Feeding America noted that produce, dairy, and protein are among the most requested foods by neighbors facing hunger and make up half of all food distributed through its network.
The organization said that in 2025, its network worked with growers to rescue 971 million pounds of fresh produce, helping redirect surplus food to communities in need. Feeding America also pointed to federal nutrition and farm support programs, saying government purchases from U.S. growers provide more than 20% of the food distributed through its network.
Ami McReynolds, Feeding America’s chief advocacy and community partnerships officer, said supporting farmers is directly connected to helping families access healthy meals. The organization is also urging Congress to support additional farm aid and a Farm Bill that strengthens nutrition programs.
Feeding America said a recent poll found that 95% of voters view hunger as a nonpartisan issue, reinforcing support for collaborative solutions between agriculture, food banks, and policymakers.
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McDonald’s First Job Confessional Turns Career Stories Into Free Meal Opportunity
McDonald’s is launching First Job Confessional, a campaign inviting fans to share first job stories for a chance to receive a $15 gift card in select cities.
First Job Confessional
McDonald’s is putting first jobs in the spotlight with a new campaign that asks fans to share the real-world skills they gained early in their working lives. Launched on National Employee Appreciation Day, the brand’s First Job Confessional invites people to reflect on how those first roles helped shape their careers — and, in some cases, earn a free meal in the process.
The campaign is built around a simple idea: first jobs often teach lasting skills that deserve more recognition. Whether someone learned problem-solving while babysitting, communication during a lunch rush, or teamwork behind a counter, McDonald’s is framing those experiences as valuable career foundations. The company says those are the same kinds of skills employers continue to prioritize as workplace demands evolve.
How the First Job Confessional Works
In select cities, McDonald’s is setting up confessional booths designed to look like ordering kiosks. But instead of placing a meal order, participants can record a story about their first job and the skills they picked up along the way. Those who take part in person will have the opportunity to receive a $15 McDonald’s gift card, while supplies last.
Fans who cannot attend in person can still join online by posting their stories using #FirstJobConfessional. McDonald’s says selected videos may also be featured on its YouTube channel, extending the campaign beyond the live events.
External Related Links
- McDonald’s corporate article: McDonald’s is Asking Fans to Get Real About Their First Job Skills in Exchange for Free Meals
- McDonald’s 1 in 8: First Job Confessional
- McDonald’s 1 in 8 home page
- Marketing Dive coverage of the campaign
- Parade coverage of the First Job Confessional tour
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- Original PRNewswire press release from McDonald’s USA, LLC
- McDonald’s official corporate story
- McDonald’s 1 in 8 First Job Confessional page
- McDonald’s 1 in 8 official website
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Why Phoenix’s Skyline Has Stayed Low — And How It Compares to Los Angeles
Discover why Phoenix’s skyline lacks supertall skyscrapers, from FAA flight path limits near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to how it compares with Los Angeles’s skyline growth.
Last Updated on March 25, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States, yet its skyline doesn’t resemble other major metros like Los Angeles, Chicago, or Dallas. Despite rapid population and economic growth, downtown Phoenix has long lacked supertall skyscrapers — and until recently, didn’t even have a building tall enough to qualify as a true “skyscraper” under standard definitions.
The Basics: Phoenix’s Height Reality
The tallest structure in Phoenix for decades has been Chase Tower, rising to about 483 feet. Under the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat definition, a skyscraper reaches at least 492 feet — which means Phoenix has technically lacked one — despite its size and population.
A new project, the Astra Tower, is planned to rise around 540+ feet when it breaks ground, potentially giving Phoenix its first true skyscraper.
Airport Proximity: The FAA’s Height Grid
FAA Obstacle Evaluation & Downtown Limits
Phoenix’s skyline constraints are rooted in aviation safety.
📍 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits just a few miles from downtown.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates building heights near airports so they don’t obstruct flight paths, require planes to alter approaches, or interfere with climb-out safety.
- In Phoenix, this results in a layered set of height limits that vary by location and elevation above sea level — often measured in feet above mean sea level (MSL) rather than simply building height from ground.
The city’s zoning code divides downtown into multiple contour zones with distinct maximum elevation values (e.g., 1,275 ft, 1,525 ft, 1,700 ft MSL), each tied to how close it sits under airport flight paths.
That means in some blocks you can’t build above a specific elevation even if ground levels are lower — a regulatory “roof” that varies across downtown.
City zoning also explicitly states that no building can exceed the FAA’s airport height limits, even if other bonuses or zoning allowances exist.
Phoenix vs. Los Angeles: A Quick Comparison
Los Angeles: Higher Limits, Different Constraints
Cities like Los Angeles also have nearby airports (e.g., Los Angeles International Airport), but their key business districts aren’t directly under major flight corridors.
LA’s downtown has:
- Taller office and residential towers
- A financial core with dense development
- Fewer FAA-driven overlays because the flight paths stretch past the downtown edge
Los Angeles’s tallest buildings — including Wilshire Grand Center (~1,100 ft) and U.S. Bank Tower (~1,018 ft) — were built where FAA restrictions don’t force low ceilings. FAA evaluations were conducted but didn’t cut as deeply into downtown zoning compared to Phoenix.
Phoenix, by contrast, sits right under approach and departure corridors — leading to consistent FAA involvement in almost every proposed mid- or high-rise downtown.
Economic and Planning Philosophies
Beyond FAA rules:
- Phoenix developed in the automobile era, with vast inexpensive land encouraging horizontal growth.
- Los Angeles grew earlier with heavier investment in centralized neighborhoods and higher density.
- Phoenix’s village plan long encouraged multiple smaller hubs instead of concentrating all growth in one downtown core.
These historical differences mean Phoenix didn’t have the same economic “pressure” to build up — even with zoning that allows significant height if FAA permits are met.
What This Means for Phoenix’s Future
Phoenix still has room to grow vertically — but:
- FAA height contours will remain the ceiling unless flight paths change
- Developers must secure determinations of no hazard from the FAA before going taller
- New projects like Astra show demand for taller buildings is rising
As Phoenix’s urban core densifies and land becomes scarcer, its skyline may yet reach higher — but always within the invisible grid drawn by aviation safety.
Related External Links
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Official Website
- FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA)
- City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department
- Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
- Los Angeles World Airports (LAX Authority)
- Phoenix Skyscraper Database & Diagrams
- Los Angeles Skyscraper Database & Diagrams
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