Few images capture the spirit of American patriotism quite like “The Spirit of ’76” — […]
Month: May 2026
O. Henry: The Master of the Twist Ending, Immortalized on a Stamp
The stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of O. Henry, the pen name […]
David Alfaro Siqueiros and the Art of Revolution
There is an old photograph of David Alfaro Siqueiros that captures the man perfectly: jaw […]
Ursula K. Le Guin: The Writer Who Made Science Fiction Literary
In 2021, the U.S. Postal Service issued a Forever stamp honoring Ursula K. Le Guin, […]
Bret Harte: The Voice of the Gold Rush on a $5 Stamp
Few writers captured the Wild West quite like Bret Harte. Born Francis Brett Hart in […]
Saul Bellow: Chicago’s Literary Conscience on a Postage Stamp
In 2024, the U.S. Postal Service added another giant of American letters to its Literary […]
The Purple Heart: A Medal Born of George Washington’s Vision
Few military decorations carry the weight and recognition of the Purple Heart. Awarded to American […]
Boys in a Pasture: Winslow Homer’s Vision of American Childhood
Painted in 1874, “Boys in a Pasture” captures two young boys resting in a sunlit […]
Breezing Up: Winslow Homer’s Masterpiece of American Optimism
“Breezing Up” (also called “A Fair Wind”), completed by Winslow Homer in 1876, depicts a […]
Winslow Homer: The Artist Who Painted America’s Soul
Winslow Homer (1836–1910) is regarded as one of America’s greatest painters, and his career traces […]