What:

The U.S. Postal Service is saluting First Lady Nancy Reagan with a Forever stamp in a free ceremony open to the public.

Who:

Mark Wilson, Manager, Post Office Operations, Illinois 2 District
Dr. Jamel SC Wright, President, Eureka College,
Cassandra Chapman, Museum Curator and Reagan Archivist
Marsha Handley, Customer Relations Coordinator, Springfield, IL
Brian Shirey, Postmaster, Eureka, IL

When:

Thursday, July 7, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CDT

Where:

Ronald Reagan Museum
Eureka College
Donald B. Cerf Center
300 E College Ave
Eureka, IL 61530

RSVP:

Attendees are encouraged to rsvp to: Bryan Reeves, (414)333-4678 or George.B.Reeves@usps.gov

Background:

The U.S. Postal Service honors First Lady Nancy Reagan with a Forever stamp during the 101st anniversary of her birth and the culmination of her centennial year.

Nancy Davis Reagan (1921-2016), wife of the 40th president, was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Her husband’s most trusted adviser and champion, she was an important part of one of the most pivotal presidencies of the 20th century.

Throughout her life, Reagan held a deep passion for her country, championing many causes along the way. Chief among these were the Foster Grandparents program; Vietnam veterans and the plight of POWs and MIAs; drug and alcohol abuse prevention among youth; breast cancer awareness; and Alzheimer’s research.

The Nancy Reagan Forever stamp is being issued in panes of 20. News of the stamp will be shared with the hashtag #NancyReaganStamp.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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