The news this week about a new postage stamp to honor the late Congressman John Lewis got us thinking: How many other people with Georgia ties found a spotlight on postage? This article includes a good but not exhaustive list. Originally published as part of the AJC A.M. ATL newsletter.
Representative John Lewis Stamp Unveiling Ceremony
A timeline of events in the life of Rep. John Lewis
John Lewis (Georgia) - Ballotpedia
Ailey, Georgia (GA 30410, 30445) profile: population, maps, real
Ailey, Georgia (GA 30410, 30445) profile: population, maps, real
Biography: Edna Lewis
Congressman John R. Lewis
Stamp honoring late Rep. John Lewis unveiled on House floor
John Lewis, an avid stamp collector, honored with his own USPS Forever Stamp during an emotional ceremony - Atlanta Magazine
John Lewis honored at Morehouse ceremony as stamp goes on sale – WABE
A new stamp of Rep. John Lewis has been issued by USPS : NPR
Postage Stamp to Honor Civil Rights Icon John Lewis - The Community Voice
John Lewis honored at Morehouse ceremony as stamp goes on sale – WABE
John Lewis Funeral: Most Moving Photos
Stamp ceremony gives chance to reflect on Congressman John Lewis' legacy