What: The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter with the issuance of a commemorative stamp at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Oct.1, on what would have been his 101st birthday. The dedication ceremony for the stamp is free and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST.
Inaugurated as the 39th U.S. president on Jan. 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter came to the White House as an outsider from a small town in Georgia. During his term, he emphasized humility and reconciliation.
Carter made a mark with his appointments of many women and minorities to government positions. He also established new cabinet departments and a presidential commission on mental health. Additionally, he greatly increased the size of the National Park S