{"id":20287,"date":"2024-11-19T09:02:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T14:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/?p=20287"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:04:31","slug":"betty-white-to-be-honored-with-usps-forever-stamp-celebrating-her-faith-and-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/2024\/11\/betty-white-to-be-honored-with-usps-forever-stamp-celebrating-her-faith-and-legacy.html","title":{"rendered":"Betty White to Be Honored With USPS Forever Stamp, Celebrating Her Faith and Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_20284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20284\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/89\/2024\/11\/betty-white-stamp_credit-USPS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20284\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/89\/2024\/11\/betty-white-stamp_credit-USPS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USPS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The United States Postal Service announced in November it would be memorializing the iconic Betty White, who died nearly three years ago at the age of 99, with a first-class mail stamp. Now, a release date has finally been set. Books of Betty White \u201cForever\u201d stamps will be available for purchase starting March 27.<\/p>\n<p>White, best known for her roles in <em>The Golden Girls<\/em>, <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show<\/em>, and <em>Boston Legal<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/2021\/12\/betty-white.html\">passed away in 2021<\/a>, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Over her seven-decade career, White captured hearts with her impeccable comedic timing and genuine connection to her audience. She also lived out her Christian values, embodying the call to love others through her philanthropy and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>In its announcement, the USPS described White as an &#8220;icon of American television&#8221; who &#8220;shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades.&#8221; The commemorative stamp, designed by Greg Breeding and based on a vibrant 2010 photograph by Kwaku Alston, features White&#8217;s radiant smile against a purple background. Artist Dale Stephanos created a digital illustration that reflects her joyful personality and enduring charm.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;d love to send a letter back to my 18-year-old self with this stamp on it and tell him that everything is going to be OK,&#8221; Stephanos <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=10228512024038919&amp;set=a.1017121621615\">shared on social media<\/a>, expressing his admiration for White.<\/p>\n<p>While White was celebrated for her comedic brilliance, her life was also marked by her compassion and steadfast faith in God. Raised in a Christian household, White often credited her faith as a guiding force in her life and career. She demonstrated these values through her lifelong advocacy for animal welfare, a cause close to her heart. Her commitment to caring for God&#8217;s creation reflected her belief in stewardship and kindness.<\/p>\n<p>White&#8217;s example reminds Christians of the importance of using one&#8217;s talents and platform to glorify God and serve others. Whether through her groundbreaking roles or her generosity, she left a legacy of love and gratitude that continues to inspire.<\/p>\n<p>The USPS stamp is part of a series that includes other notable releases for 2025, such as a Black Heritage series stamp honoring music legend Allen Toussaint, a love-themed stamp featuring Keith Haring&#8217;s artwork, and stamps celebrating Lunar New Year and baby wild animals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Postal Service announced in November it would be memorializing the iconic Betty White, who died nearly three years ago at the age of 99, with a first-class mail stamp. Now, a release date has finally been set. 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