Who are other Georgians that John Lewis joins on U.S. stamps?

The news this week about a new postage stamp to honor the late Congressman John Lewis got us thinking: How many other people with Georgia ties found a spotlight on postage? This article includes a good but not exhaustive list. Originally published as part of the AJC A.M. ATL newsletter.

At Stamp Unveiling, A Civil Rights Champion Remembered

John Lewis, an avid stamp collector, honored with his own USPS Forever Stamp during an emotional ceremony - Atlanta Magazine

Maryland lawmakers honor former congressman John Lewis at Reginald F. Lewis Museum - CBS Baltimore

John Lewis honored at Morehouse ceremony as stamp goes on sale – WABE

John Lewis honored at Morehouse ceremony as stamp goes on sale – WABE

Rep. John Lewis forever stamp debuts, with special event at Atlanta's Morehouse College

Congressman John R. Lewis

Representative John Lewis of Georgia is One of 7 New 2023 Stamps Revealed by USPS - AllOnGeorgia

John Lewis' funeral features overwhelming calls to vote - Good Morning America

United States Postal Service will honor former Congressman and Civil Rights leader, John Lewis

Postal Service Celebrates Author Toni Morrison on New Forever Stamp - Newsroom

A new stamp of Rep. John Lewis has been issued by USPS : NPR

US Postal Service Honors The Late Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis With A Stamp

A timeline of events in the life of Rep. John Lewis