Congressional leaders commemorate the late John Lewis with a special stamp.

A new stamp honouring the late John Lewis, a towering figure in the civil rights movement and former US Congressman, was unveiled in a moving ceremony at the US Capitol on June 21, 2023. The stamp celebrates Lewis’s legacy as a champion of equality and justice, who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of African Americans and other marginalized communities.

Lewis, who passed away in 2020 after more than three decades of service in Congress, played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, including his participation in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march. The stamp, which features his portrait, serves as a lasting tribute to his contributions to American history.

Congressional leaders, along with Lewis’s family, gathered for the ceremony, reflecting on his enduring impact on the nation. The unveiling of the stamp is part of ongoing efforts to preserve the memory of Lewis’s work and ensure that his fight for justice is never forgotten.