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Reagan birth centennial stamp debuts
The Washington Times ^ | December 13, 2010 | Mark A. Kellner

Posted on 12/13/2010 12:06:08 PM PST by jazusamo

If it was "morning in America" for President Ronald Reagan, a new commemorative postage stamp due in February to mark "the Gipper's" birth centennial will forever view the sunrise.

The new commemorative stamp, whose design was unveiled Monday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., always will be valid for a 1-ounce first-class letter, the U.S. Postal Service confirmed. It officially will be released at the library on Feb. 10, 2011, four days after the 100th anniversary of Reagan's birth.

Texas artist Bart Forbes did the portrait, based on a 1985 photograph of Reagan taken at Rancho del Cielo, near Santa Barbara, Calif.

The design was published first in Linn's Stamp News, a hobbyist publication. Earlier this year, Linn's broke the news that a Reagan Centennial postage stamp would be released.

Although the preliminary design shows a 44-cent value, the postal agency recently announced that all commemorative, or special, issues will be inscribed with "Forever," instead of a face value, meaning they would sell for the then-current first-class rate but would remain valid for first-class mail even when rates increase.

A USPS spokesman who asked not to be identified by name said a revised version showing the "Forever" inscription will be released Dec. 28.


(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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To: jazusamo

It’s quite a museum, and of course because of who he was personally, his interests, his perspectives, and the like it’s a very special place.


41 posted on 12/13/2010 1:46:13 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will, they ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: Ancesthntr
The stop after that should be on the dime - to get rid of that Socialist scumbag, FDR. Heck, he's been on a coin for 64 years, longer than he lived - I think that's more than long enough.

Oh, and while we're at it, let's put Franklin and the Liberty Bell back on the half dollar. 46 years for a philanderer who was President only 2 1/2 years is way beyond reasonable.

42 posted on 12/13/2010 1:46:22 PM PST by Ancesthntr (Tyrant: "Spartans, lay down your weapons." Free man: "Persian, come and get them!")
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To: LibreOuMort

I miss President Reagan.


43 posted on 12/13/2010 1:58:11 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Half hour for me...


44 posted on 12/13/2010 2:12:51 PM PST by bcsco
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To: jazusamo

Oh be still my heart!

A stamp with “Ronald Reagan Forever” on it? When can I buy them all up? [looks into selling house]


45 posted on 12/13/2010 3:05:37 PM PST by TheOldLady ("Face it, Obama: You, too, were a useful idiot." - Lazamataz, who would hit it...with a brick.)
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To: george76

I do too. I love them.


46 posted on 12/13/2010 3:08:16 PM PST by TheOldLady ("Face it, Obama: You, too, were a useful idiot." - Lazamataz, who would hit it...with a brick.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

My local post office did not have any religious stamps this year - just a pine cone thing that is a “forever” stamp.


47 posted on 12/13/2010 3:16:46 PM PST by Churchillspirit (9/11/01...NEVER FORGET.)
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To: jazusamo

That one is REAL nice - I’d also like to see the “Shining City on a Hill” stamp.


48 posted on 12/13/2010 5:21:13 PM PST by jackibutterfly
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To: dfwgator

I have a lib friend that went apoplectic when they renamed the airport in DC “Reagan National”. Gave me a warm & fuzzy feeling to watch him foam at the mouth.

I think I’ll send him a picture of the Reagan stamp. hee hee.


49 posted on 12/13/2010 5:47:19 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s ( If you can remember the 60s....you weren't really there)
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To: jazusamo

Thanks for the heads up on the upcoming Reagan stamp.


50 posted on 12/13/2010 7:11:10 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned....)
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To: Marine_Uncle

You bet, M_U. I thought it was something a lot of FReepers would be interested in, I think it’s Great!


51 posted on 12/13/2010 7:14:46 PM PST by jazusamo (His [Obama's] political base---the young, the left and the thoughtless: Thomas Sowell)
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To: jazusamo

So do I. Let the far left cringe every time they see a picture of him via. the stamp.


52 posted on 12/13/2010 7:18:19 PM PST by Marine_Uncle (Honor must be earned....)
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To: jazusamo

Excellent! Looks like I will be stocking up on these to replace the old liberty bell design.


53 posted on 12/13/2010 8:14:59 PM PST by Ben Hecks
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To: buffyt

He did a lot of good but, like all human beings, wasn’t perfect:

“National economies need monetary coordination mechanisms, and that is why an integrated world economy needs a common monetary standard - - - - but, no national currency will do - - - only a world currency will work.

Ronald Reagan, at the Spring, 1983, Economic Summit at Williamsburg, VA


54 posted on 12/14/2010 5:35:57 AM PST by RoadTest (Religion is a substitute for the relationship God wants with you.)
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To: Frank Sheed; Monkey Face; glock rocks; ColdOne; libertarian27; Cyber Liberty; Sparko; ...
Undead Threaders, welcome to our January home. Although our usual practice is to move to a ZOT thread and bring it back to life for a month, we have not always done so -- such as the month Frank Sheed got us an audience with the Pope.

This month is another such case. Thanks to the USPS this month we will celebrate the memory of Ronald Reagan and keep the upcoming stamp issue in the forefront of FReepers' attention.

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55 posted on 12/31/2010 2:48:28 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
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56 posted on 12/31/2010 2:49:07 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
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To: sionnsar

Ta-DAHHHH!!!!

Guess who? ;oþ


57 posted on 12/31/2010 3:00:22 PM PST by Monkey Face (If I seem short with you today, remember tomorrow is another day, and I'll try to be taller.)
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To: sionnsar; fanfan

Good choice!

You get a cookie for that. And maybe some cocoa!


58 posted on 12/31/2010 3:02:26 PM PST by Monkey Face (If I seem short with you today, remember tomorrow is another day, and I'll try to be taller.)
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To: Monkey Face

LOL!


59 posted on 12/31/2010 3:04:22 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
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To: sionnsar

Hey guys! Are you as happy as I am to FINALLY see the last day of this year?

Man its sucked pretty much the whole way through. Here’s to the end of 2010. Good Riddance!

Happy New Year!!


60 posted on 12/31/2010 3:09:10 PM PST by Danae (Anailnathrach, orth' bhais's bethad, do chel denmha)
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