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| FRANK SINATRA COMMEMORATIVE STAMP |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 5, 2007 United States Postal Service to immortalize ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ Frank Sinatra Commemorative Stamp to be Issued Next Spring WASHINGTON, DC — Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century, will be commemorated on a postage stamp next spring, Postmaster General John Potter announced today. Potter will be joined by Sinatra’s three children — Nancy, Tina and Frank Sinatra, Jr. — to preview the stamp image during a special ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA, on Sinatra’s birthday, Dec. 12. “Frank Sinatra was an extraordinary entertainer whose life and work left an indelible impression on American culture,” said Potter. “His recordings, concert performances and film work place him among the first rank of our country’s artists, and his legendary gift for transforming popular song into art is a rare feat that few have been able to replicate. The Postal Service is proud to honor his achievements.” On behalf of our family, we are honored that the United States Postal Service has recognized our Dad's achievements with a stamp,” said Tina Sinatra, speaking on behalf of her siblings, Nancy and Frank Sinatra, Jr. “Of all the awards he has received, this one would have been very special to him.” Sinatra’s children will join Potter in unveiling a 10-ft. image of the stamp at the Beverly Hilton’s Wilshire room at 10 a.m. PT, Dec. 12. This media photo opportunity is open to the public by invitation only. In a career studded with accolades, Sinatra won an Oscar, several Grammy awards, received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1971, and was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983. Sinatra also gave generously to many charities. He was born in Hoboken, NJ, in 1915 and died in 1998. The Hoboken Post Office was renamed in his honor in 2002. # # # An independent federal agency, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that visits every address in the nation, 146 million homes and businesses, six days a week. It has 37,000 retail locations and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to pay for operating expenses, not tax dollars. The Postal Service has annual revenues of $75 billion and delivers nearly half the world’s mail. |
| Posted by: Nancy Dec 5, 2007 1:13 PM |
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Fantastic!!!! It's about time!!! I can't wait to get the stamps, I know I will save them. |
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Posted by: Rhodalee Dec 5, 2007 1:36 PM |
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Cool! He deserves it! |
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Posted by: Jake Dec 5, 2007 1:38 PM |
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Amen, Alleluia!!!! I have been waiting for this for years! Now, I hope there will be enough to go around because I plan on buying megas!!!! Thanks Nancy, Tina and Frank, Jr. for letting this happen. The Legend continues... Santa |
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Posted by: santa Dec 5, 2007 1:47 PM |
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Great news!!! I have, of course, been waiting and hoping for this s....great and on his birthday too! |
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Posted by: Canela Dec 5, 2007 2:34 PM |
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What superb news!!Don't suppose they'll be available in UK so will have to ask Stateside friends to get me loads!!!What a lovely early Christmas pressie!!! |
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Posted by: Jules Dec 5, 2007 2:38 PM |
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That's fantastic news Nancy cant wait to get my hands on some |
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Posted by: maureen Dec 5, 2007 3:01 PM |
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Great news, Nancy! I'm going to be remiss to use 'em (wanna save them) - but I will start spreading the news...:) |
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Posted by: George Lyons Dec 5, 2007 4:00 PM |
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Wonderful! Can't wait to have them in my hot little hands!! |
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Posted by: ARIES3032 Dec 5, 2007 4:37 PM |
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Wonderful ! What a great honor. I will wait for a letter from States with this stamp. ;-) |
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Posted by: S V PELUZIO JR Dec 5, 2007 5:20 PM |
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Frank, this ones for you. Always in my heart. Have a Happy ! |
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Posted by: June Dec 6, 2007 6:52 AM |
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As Frank would probably say, "What a gasser!" |
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Posted by: Jim L Dec 6, 2007 9:20 AM |
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It's about time. How wonderful!! |
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Posted by: donnah Dec 6, 2007 9:57 AM |
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Good afternoon from a sort of frozen part of The American Midwest-USA: This is amazing....it finally happened...and I didn't even know about the Hoboken Post Office.....Oh boy, hurry up Spring!! Respectfully, DOUG of OHIO Dublin, Ohio Thursday afternoon December 6, 2007 |
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Posted by: DOUGofOHIO Dec 6, 2007 10:50 AM |
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This is GREAT! I think that this not only commemorates Mr. Sinatra's fame, but it also gives the opportunity to infect my generation with the love and admiration of Mr. Sinatra. |
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Posted by: bassplayer101 Dec 6, 2007 10:53 AM |
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Great news!This,I can lick!First Class! |
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Posted by: Ed Potts Dec 6, 2007 4:31 PM |
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Wonderful news and I am so proud of Frank Sinatra the voice! A very proud day for The Sinatra Family. Congratulations! |
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Posted by: SYLMML Dec 7, 2007 12:02 AM |
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Terrific! Makes me want to sit right down and write myself a letter. |
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Posted by: Bob Dec 7, 2007 5:52 AM |
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I've never been a stamp collector..until now. Great news. I have the post office media advisory, which states "Sinatra's children will be available for one-on-one interviews immediately following the event on a first-come, first-served basis." Guess we'll have to get the tivo or vcr ready that night. |
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Posted by: Rich K Dec 7, 2007 10:41 AM |
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Wonderful ! In a time that people send more e-mails than letters, these stamps will make Mr. Postman very busy. |
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Posted by: Gerald Dec 7, 2007 2:22 PM |
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This is great news. News like this, is the best birthday present I have gotten. |
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Posted by: Greggie Dec 10, 2007 8:41 AM |
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It's great news! I hope to receive a letter with his stamps! |
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Posted by: Lourdes Dec 10, 2007 9:05 AM |
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Yahoo!! at last!! Good news!! Congratulations to everyone responsible for achieving this. Good news will now travel far and wide. |
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Posted by: heather4red Dec 11, 2007 1:54 AM |
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I am so excited 3 minutes until we can see the stamp!!! wooohoo I been praying for this since 2002! |
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Posted by: Swoonergirl Dec 12, 2007 3:58 AM |
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This is very exciting news. I look forward to buying and keeping the stamps and the hoopla surrounding it. A great honor well-deserved. |
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Posted by: Carolinagirl Dec 12, 2007 6:44 AM |
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A handsome portrait for this occasion.I'll be waiting for my USA Philatelic spring 2008 to arrive from the USPS. www.usps.com |
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