American Legends

The first U.S. stamps, issued in 1847, featured portraits of indisputable legends: Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. More than 150 years later, the Postal Service continues this tradition with an ever-expanding gallery of heroes, leaders, and trailblazers who reflect the changing face of the United States.

From the noble profile of a Founding Father to the determined gaze of civil rights leaders, the personalities of these American legends come alive in their portraits.