Celebrating President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 128th Birthday....January 30, 1882

Today marks the birthday of probably the most famous American stamp collector to ever live. It should also be noted that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of America's most important and beloved Presidents.

Remembering The Space Shuttle Challenger & Its Crew....January 28, 1986

On January 28th, 1986, at 11:39 AM EST, America watched as the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated just 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board.

From Time To Time: The State of the Union Address...January 27, 2010

Tonight, January 27, 2010, at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, President Barack Obama will present his first official State of the Union Address.

USPS Honors John Hotchner

The USPS and Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) honored John M. Hotchner on January 21, 2010, at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

Philatelic Musings on Art: Man Ray & His Rayograph

There is a super fascinating exhibit open in New York City until March 14, 2010 at The Jewish Museum, entitled...

Conan O'Brien's Last Tonight Show & Famous Guests on Stamps

Many famous people have been on the Tonight Show as guests and later were honored on U.S. postage stamps including then Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy (appeared with Jack Paar in 1960), and comedians Bob Hope, Jack Benny and Bud Abbott.

Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Celebrates His 80th Birthday Today!

Dr. Aldrin can claim numerous professional accomplishments that by themselves are notable, but none will be as remembered by history as his participation in the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon.

EXTRA, EXTRA - January 19, 2010 Special Election in Massachusetts

One of the original thirteen colonies, Massachusetts has hosted many critical events in the history of the United States.

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