From the USPS on October 29, 2025:
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, this pane pays tribute to 25 individuals whose ideas, leadership and sacrifices were vital to achieving American independence and shaping the new nation. Representing a range of roles and perspectives, from political thinkers and military leaders to writers, diplomats and everyday citizens, the honorees reflect the collective effort that defined the Revolution. Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, designed the pane, which features original artwork by 13 contemporary artists.
More details will be posted below the line, with the most recent information at the top.
Updated February 17th:
These stamps will be issued April 10 in Washington, DC.
Here’s what the pane, with selvage, will look like: 
Here’s a list of the 25 people:
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- Abigail Adams
- John Adams
- Abwalongdongwas
- James Armistead
- Cornplanter
- John Dickinson
- Benjamin Franlin
- Elizabeth Freeman
- Bernardo de Galvez
- Nathaniel Greene
- Alexander Hamilton
- Lemuel Haynes
- Patrick Henry
- John Jay
- Thomas Jefferson
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko
- Marquis de Lafayette
- James Madison
- Thomas Payne
- Esther de Berdt Reed
- Paul Revere
- Deborah Sampson
- Baron von Steuben
- Mercy Otis Warren
- George Washington
A 25-stamp issue like this looks like something that will be issued at Boston 2026, the international stamp show in May.
With 25 individual stamps, it looks to be a larger than usual sheet pane.
Can’t wait to have it!
One of the few times the USPS has lived up to a long-ago stated policy to honor as many people as possible on stamps. (Which is a very good idea. A much better idea than full sheets for relatively unknown persons).
As for relatively unknown persons, even my Google cannot find Abwalongdongwas.
Now that’s an unknown.
He’s not in Wikipedia, either.
It’s AGwalongdogwas – with a G not an Ad like you have above. Correct spelling is on the stamp.
But that spelling doesn’t come up in Wikipedia either. And a Google search came up with The Virtual Stamp Club pages on the 2026 U.S. stamp program! Google’s AI said “specifically mentioned alongside American Revolution figures like Benjamin Franklin in U.S. stamp discussions for 2026,”
You must use a different Google than I use 😉
“Also known as ‘Good Peter’, Agwalongdongwas was a significant warrior and leader from the Oneida Nation;s Bear Clan, known for his role in the American Revolution and his friendship with the French general Lafayette…”
Now that’s a name to be proud of!
WHERE IS HAYM SALOMAN?
None of the four stamp subjects from 1975 Contributors to the Cause are included.
I painted and designed the Agwalongdongwas stamp. When it was first assigned, I thought the name seemed like a name foisted on him, “Good Peter.” So, I asked if he had a native name, and this was the name that the researchers provided. Stamps when done well, share history and if possible, correct or clarify the record. Best, T.
Any idea on the specifics of the FD ceremony location?
Where is John Glover?
Assuming you mean the Revolutionary War general and not the still-living actor 😎 … good choice.