John Lennon To Grace A U.S. Postage Stamp?
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This might be old news for some but here's an excerpt from the Rolling Stone Magazine article which depicts a forthcoming stamp of Jimi Hendrix: These ideas of legacy and cultural heritage are what the USPS was aiming for with its Music Icons series. "America has so much in its culture about music and movies and pop culture," McGowan says. "We would be remiss if we didn't include those kinds of subjects and topics in our stamp program. You have to have a mix of historical, patriotic, pop culture and educational [themes]. So having movies, music, et cetera, is what the American public likes." Last month, a list of possible future stamps leaked online featuring one controversial rumored addition to the Music Icons series: John Lennon. The musician's non-American origins has made some stamp collectors question whether he should be a part of the series. McGowan says that his nationality is less important than his influence and that the stamp "could be a reality." "We do try to focus on people who are American or things that are American, but we also focus on subjects and themes that truly changed American culture," she says. "The Beatles and John Lennon had a huge impact on our country and culture." McGowan confirmed that all the names on that list are approved subjects that are under consideration by the committee. Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/going-postal-how-jimi-hendrix-got-stuck-to-a-postage-stamp-20140314#ixzz2wXyOEWXR
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Lennon had a Green Card and was a permanent resident of the U.S. and New York City. Fought the U.S. Government for 4 years to obtain that status. If he had lived he may have become a citizen. He was every bit as "American" as any immigrant to come here. He deserves to be on a U.S. stamp.
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beatlesfanrandy:
Lennon had a Green Card and was a permanent resident of the U.S. and New York City. Fought the U.S. Government for 4 years to obtain that status. If he had lived he may have become a citizen. He was every bit as "American" as any immigrant to come here. He deserves to be on a U.S. stamp.