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Stamp News Release #03-065
2004 Commemorative Stamp Program Celebrates 'The Arts In Stamps'
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 Nature of America: Pacific Coral Reef
This pane of 10 stamps depicting sea creatures is the sixth in the Nature of America series promoting appreciation of America's major plant and animal communities. Featuring a coral reef near Guam, a U.S. territory in the western Pacific Ocean, this stamp pane is the first in the series to show the beauty and complexity of an aquatic ecosystem.
 Lunar New Year: Year of the Monkey
To commemorate the Year of the Monkey, which begins Jan. 22, 2004, stamp designer Clarence Lee created an intricate paper-cut design of a monkey, the ninth of twelve animals associated with the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese characters - drawn in grass-style calligraphy by Lau Bun - translate into English as "Year of the Monkey." The greeting "Happy New Year!" is in English. This is the last of 12 designs in the series.
 Love: Candy Hearts
Candy hearts adorn this year's Love stamp. These little tokens of affection bearing short-and-to-the-point messages have been a Valentine's Day tradition for more than a century. The Love stamp series started in 1973.
 Black Heritage: Paul Robeson
This 27th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Paul Robeson, who achieved worldwide renown as an actor, singer, activist and athlete. Robeson is remembered not only for his prodigious talents as a performer, but also for his tireless and uncompromising commitment to civil rights and social justice.
 Garden Bouquet (37-cent) Garden Botanical (60-cent)
Two stamps designs are available for use on wedding stationery and for other occasions such as Valentine's and Mother's Day cards and anniversaries. The 37-cent stamp features a bouquet of white lilacs and large pink roses. The 60-cent stamp depicts a drawing of mostly pink wild roses.
 Historic Preservation: Columbia University Stamped Card
This stamped postal card in the Historic Preservation series commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of Columbia University. First established as King's College by King George II in 1754, its name was changed to Columbia College after the Revolutionary War.
 Theodor Seuss Geisel
This stamp honors Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, on the 100th anniversary of his birth. A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and illustrator, Dr. Seuss introduced countless children to the joys of reading.
 Distinguished Americans: Wilma Rudolph
With this fifth issuance in the Distinguished American series, the U.S. Postal Service honors Wilma Rudolph, who overcame a childhood plagued by serious illness to become one of the nation's greatest athletes.
 U.S. Air Force Academy
This stamp issuance will mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Academy. The stamp's focal point is the Cadet Chapel, the most visually compelling structure on the grounds of the academy.
 Henry Mancini
This stamp honors Henry Mancini, one of the most successful composers in the history of television and film as well as a popular pianist and concert conductor. Mancini's legacy of Grammy- and Oscar-winning scores includes music from the television series "Peter Gunn," and films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "The Pink Panther."
 Lewis and Clark Prestige Booklet
To commemorate the bicentennial of the official launch of the Lewis and Clark expedition on May 14, 1804, a special 32-page prestige booklet will be issued. The booklet contains two semi-jumbo stamp designs in self-adhesive panes of ten. Featured are individual portraits of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
This self-adhesive stamp, issued separately from the prestige booklet in panes of 20 stamps, depicts Lewis and Clark standing on a promontory surveying the countryside.
 American Choreographers
This pane of 20 stamps honors four extraordinary choreographers: George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Agnes de Mille and Alvin Ailey.
 Isamu Noguchi
Five designs featuring five different works of art on a 20-stamp pane honor sculptor Isamu Noguchi on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
 National World War II Memorial
This stamp honors the achievements and ideals of Americans who served during the Second World War. The stamp depicts the National World War II Memorial and is scheduled to be released to coincide with the dedication of the memorial.
 Summer Olympic Games - Athens
This stamp continues the tradition of honoring the spirit of athleticism and international unity that the Olympic Games inspire. The stamp will be issued to coincide with the games of the XXVIII Olympiad, which will be held August 13-29 in Athens, Greece.
 The Art of Disney: Friendship
The Art of Disney: Friendship stamps celebrate friendship as portrayed by the Walt Disney studio, honoring some of the most beloved animated characters in the history of American entertainment: Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; Bambi and Thumper; Simba and his father, Mufasa; and Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio.
 Historic Preservation: Harriton House
This stamped card in the Historic Preservation series commemorates the 300th anniversary of Harriton House in Bryn Mawr, Penn. This colonial-era home was the residence of Charles Thomson, who served as Secretary to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1789.
 R. Buckminster Fuller
An inventor, architect, engineer and philosopher, R. Buckminster Fuller has been called one of America's most original thinkers. This stamp honors Fuller on the 50th anniversary of his patent for the geodesic dome.
 Literary Arts: James Baldwin
This 20th stamp in the Literary Arts series honors James Baldwin, one of the foremost American writers of the 20th century. Baldwin's essays, plays, novels, short stories and poems explore various subjects, including race relations, the arts, love and sexuality, and always show their author's strong moral conscience. Baldwin's work made him a leading intellectual figure during the years of the civil rights movement in America.
 American Treasures: Martin Johnson Heade
A work by Martin Johnson Heade was chosen for this fourth issuance in the American Treasures series. Heade is considered one of the finest 19th-century painters of landscapes and still life. The painting "Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth," from the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, is featured on the stamp.
 USS Constellation
This stamp marks the 150th anniversary of the USS Constellation, the last all-sail-powered warship built by the U.S. Navy and the last Civil War-era naval vessel still afloat.
 Art of the American Indian
This pane of 10 stamps features photographs of American Indian artifacts dating from around the 11th century A.D. to circa 1969.
 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness
The Sickle Cell Disease Awareness stamp continues a tradition at the U.S. Postal Service of raising public consciousness of health and social issues. Sickle cell disease is common throughout the world, and people of all races should be screened to determine if they are carriers of the inherited sickle cell trait or if they have the disease.
 Cloudscapes
Arranged according to altitude, nine of the 10 basic cloud genera are pictured on this pane of 15 stamps.
 Moss Hart
Award-winning dramatist and director Moss Hart is honored on a stamp marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
 Holiday Ornaments
These four stamps feature painted glass Santa ornaments. Nestled in tissue paper, these shiny Santas evoke happy memories of lights, tinsel and other favorite holiday decorations.
 Holiday Celebrations: Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a non-religious African-American holiday that takes place over seven days from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. It draws on African traditions and takes its name from the Swahili phrase for "first fruits."
 Holiday Celebrations: Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a joyous yearly festival spanning eight days and nights, celebrated around the world.
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