Kennywood Park site for unveiling of Frank Sinatra stamp

‘Ol Blue Eyes’ to be honored during Italian Day Festivities

PITTSBURGH — Frank Sinatra will be honored by a special stamp unveiling to be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, at Kennywood Park’s “Kennyville Stage.” Once the idol of swooning female fans from across the nation, Sinatra entertained and amazed audiences for over a half-century. The stamp pays a small tribute to an entertainer who captured the imagination of his generation and beyond.

Pittsburgh Postmaster Jim Johnston II will be on hand to help unveil the stamp artwork to the public as part of Italian Day events at the park. The Postal Service will also be offering the Sinatra stamp, CDs and musical cards for sale to the public.

The Postal Service initially unveiled and released the Sinatra stamp in May of this year during ceremonies held in New York City, Las Vegas and Hoboken, NJ. 120 million of the 42-cent, First-Class commemorative stamps were produced for sale.

Who:
Pittsburgh Postmaster Jim Johnston II, Italian Sons and Daughters Fraternal Order President Ralph Hartford, President Kennywood Entertainment Peter J. McAneny and Kennywood Park General Manager Jerome Gibas.

What:
Unveiling of Frank Sinatra stamp as part of Kennywood’s Italian Day at the Kennyville Stage. The Frank Sinatra stamp will be on sale at the event.

When:
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Unveiling at 2 p.m.

Where:
Kennyville Stage
Kennywood Amusement Park
4800 Kennywood Boulevard
West Mifflin, PA 15122

Why:
American Icons, such as Hollywood actors and music greats, lie at the heart of American culture and history. And through the years, the United States Postal Service has honored the greatest stars of radio, stage, and the silver screen on a series of commemorative stamps that have enchanted and captivated Americans of all ages.

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