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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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LA Metro’s D Line Extension Phase 1 Officially Opens, Bringing Subway Service to Mid-Wilshire and Beverly Hills
LA Metro’s D Line Extension: LA Metro officially opens Phase 1 of the D Line Subway Extension, connecting Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire, and Beverly Hills with three new underground stations.
The future of transportation in Los Angeles has officially arrived.
LA Metro’s D Line Extension Phase 1 Officially Opens
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) officially opened Section 1 of the long-awaited D Line Subway Extension on May 8, 2026, expanding underground rail service westward through the historic Mid-Wilshire corridor and into Beverly Hills.
The 3.92-mile extension is one of Metro’s most ambitious transit infrastructure projects and marks a major milestone in Los Angeles public transportation. The new section extends subway service beyond the current Wilshire/Western station in Koreatown and introduces three new underground stations:
- Wilshire/La Brea
- Wilshire/Fairfax
- Wilshire/La Cienega
The expansion is part of Metro’s larger “Twenty-Eight by ’28” initiative designed to improve mobility across the region ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills in About 20 Minutes
With the extension now open, riders can travel from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills in approximately 20 minutes with no transfers required.
The D Line extension is expected to significantly improve travel along the heavily congested Wilshire Boulevard corridor, offering commuters, visitors and residents a faster and more reliable alternative to driving.
“Traveling through Mid-Wilshire to experience the culture, cuisine and commerce across diverse neighborhoods will be easier, faster and more accessible,” said Fernando Dutra, Metro Board Chair and City of Whittier Council Member.
Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins also highlighted the importance of the project in connecting Angelenos to some of the city’s most iconic destinations.
“Angelenos and visitors alike will love the extended service from Downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills, delivering greater access to the iconic and culturally diverse communities, institutions and destinations that define the deep history along Wilshire Boulevard,” Wiggins said.
New Stations Connect Riders to Cultural Landmarks
Wilshire/La Brea Station
Located near Hancock Park and the western edge of Koreatown, the station provides access to cultural and entertainment destinations including:
- Korean Cultural Center
- Marciano Art Foundation
- Ebell Theater
- Popular restaurants including Republique and Sycamore Kitchen
Wilshire/Fairfax Station
Known as the heart of Museum Row, this station serves some of Los Angeles’ most recognizable cultural institutions and attractions, including:
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- La Brea Tar Pits
- The Grove
- Original Farmers Market
The station also connects neighborhoods including Little Ethiopia, Park La Brea and the historic Fairfax District.
Wilshire/La Cienega Station
Serving as the eastern gateway to Beverly Hills, the station provides convenient access to Restaurant Row and destinations including the Beverly Center.
A Major Milestone for Los Angeles Transit
The D Line extension has been decades in the making and is widely considered one of the most important transit projects in Los Angeles history.
The project was funded primarily through Measure R, the voter-approved transportation sales tax passed in 2008, along with substantial federal funding support that included:
- $1.25 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA)
- $66.4 million supplemental New Starts funding
- $749.3 million TIFIA loan
All three stations feature modern amenities including public artwork, enhanced lighting, cell phone service, bicycle hubs and improved pedestrian access.
Metro officials hope the extension will encourage more residents and visitors to use public transportation while helping reduce roadway congestion ahead of major international events scheduled for Los Angeles later this decade.
What’s Next for the D Line?
Construction is already underway on future phases of the D Line extension.
Phase 2 will continue west into Beverly Hills and Century City, while Phase 3 will eventually extend subway service to UCLA and the West Los Angeles VA campus.
Once completed, the D Line will provide a direct subway connection between Downtown Los Angeles and the Westside, dramatically reshaping mobility across one of Southern California’s busiest corridors.
Learn More
For official project details and station information, visit:
Metro D Line Opening Information
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The Substitute Teacher Who Wanted Blueprints of Our House
A fifth-grade assignment took a strange turn when a substitute teacher asked students to draw schematics of their homes. What followed — a wildly fictional floor plan and a priceless reaction from my mom — turned into one of my funniest childhood memories.
The Substitute Teacher Who Wanted Blueprints of Our House
Elementary school memories tend to blend together — cafeteria pizza, playground arguments, the eternal struggle of times tables — but every once in a while, something happens that sticks with you for life. For me, that moment came in the fifth grade during a week when our regular teacher was out, and we cycled through substitute teachers like we were testing models for durability.
By midweek, in walked a substitute with a mysterious, slightly intense energy — the kind of vibe that suggested he either meditated at dawn or worked a graveyard shift doing something he couldn’t talk about. We settled into our seats, expecting worksheets or quiet reading time.
But nope.
He had other plans.
“Today,” he announced, “we’re going to draw schematics of our houses.”
Schematics. Not drawings. Not little houses with smoke coming out of the chimney. Actual blueprint-style schematics. He wanted the layout of our bedrooms, our parents’ rooms, and where the pets slept. Every detail.
Now, to be fair, Highlights Magazine did have a feature that month teaching kids how to draw floor plans. So maybe he was just a bit overenthusiastic about cross-curricular learning. Or maybe — and this is my completely rhetorical adult theory — he worked the graveyard shift as a cat burglar gathering intel between heists. Just moonlighting between blueprints.
While the rest of the class tried their best to recreate their actual homes, my imagination sprinted in a totally different direction. The house I drew had:
- A massive master bedroom with an oversized bathroom for my parents
- Separate bedrooms for us kids on the opposite side of the house
- A kitchen placed right in the center like a command center
- And the dog — the true VIP — had a luxurious two-story doghouse
I had basically created a dream home designed by a 10-year-old watching too much Fantasy Homes by the Yard.
Later that day, my mom asked the usual question: “So, what did you guys do today?”
“We drew schematics of our house,” I said casually.
The look on her face was instant and intense. She wasn’t panicked, but there was definitely a “Why does a substitute teacher need to know the exact layout of my home?” expression happening. Parental instincts activated.
But then I showed her my diagram.
She stared at it. Blinked. Then sighed with massive relief.
“This isn’t our house,” she said.
“Nope! I made it up,” I replied proudly.
Her shoulders relaxed so much she probably lost five pounds of tension in one instant. If the substitute was secretly planning a heist, my masterpiece of misinformation would have sent him to the wrong house entirely.
Looking back, the whole moment feels like a sitcom setup — a mysterious substitute collecting “house schematics,” me creating a completely fictional piece of architecture, and my mom going on a full emotional journey in under 30 seconds.
Maybe he was just excited about the Highlights Magazine floor-plan activity. Or maybe — just maybe — he moonlighted in cat burglary. We’ll never know.
But if he was, I like to think I threw him completely off the scent.
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