A postage stamp might seem like a small, everyday object, but in the United States, these tiny rectangles have become vibrant storytellers of national memory. Since the first commemorative stamps appeared in 1893—marking 400 years since Columbus’s voyage—over 3,000 designs have celebrated everything from historic milestones to iconic landmarks like the Library of Congress. Commemorative stamps are issued in limited runs, each design carefully chosen by the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC), which sifts through more than 50,000 public nominations annually. The process is democratic: suggestions from Congress and everyday citizens receive equal weight, and only those meeting strict criteria make the cut. While lawmakers may champion their favorites, final approval rests with the Postmaster General, not politicians. With every new issue, American stamps quietly turn mail into miniature museums—reminding us that history can travel far, even on the corner of an envelope. #AmericanHistory #StampCollecting #CulturalHeritage #Culture