The U.S. Postal Service will issue a new commemorative stamp on Oct. 1 at the Carter Center in Atlanta, marking what would have been president Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday. The dedication ceremony will include Carter’s grandson Jason Carter, alongside representatives from the Carter Center and USPS.
The stamp features a 1982 oil-on-linen life study of Carter by artist Herbert E. Abrams, originally created in preparation for the president’s official White House portrait. Designed by USPS art director Ethel Kessler, the vertical stamp depicts Carter in a suit and tie, painted in warm tones to reflect his approachable style.
Carter, the 39th U.S. president, served from 1977 to 1981 and was widely recognized for advancing human rights, environmental protection, and international diplomacy, including his role in the Camp David Accords. His presidency also strengthened U.S.–Canada relations: during a 1979 state visit to Ottawa, Carter addressed Parliament and worked with prime minister Joe Clark on key issues such as energy and trade.
After leaving office, Carter founded the Carter Center in 1982 to promote peace, health, and democracy worldwide. His humanitarian efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.