US Postal Service Unveils Alabama Stamp In Huntsville To Mark Bicentennial

By Carla Davis

Alabama legislators recently stepped back in time to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday in a “forever” way.

The U.S. Postal Service, with 75 legislators and community leaders, unveiled the Alabama Statehood Forever Stamp Feb. 24 in Huntsville – the “place where it all began.” The bicentennial event, which was the highlight of the Alabama200 ceremony at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, commemorated Alabama’s entry as the 22nd state in the union. Forever stamps are used to mail a 1-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased and no matter how prices may change in the future.

“Since becoming America’s 22nd state on Dec. 14, 1819, Alabama has built a rich history grounded in the diversity, tradition and hard work of its people, and the natural beauty and wonderment of its land,” said USPS Acting Chief Human Resources Officer Isaac Cronkhite, who officially dedicated the stamp. “Alabama has been pivotal in the growth of our nation to constantly strive to be a more perfect union.”

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