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Physics and Stamp Collecting

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In 2005, Feynman was featured on a US postage stamp celebrating American scientists (the other scientists were Josiah Willard Gibbs, John von Neumann and Barbara McClintock.)

I think Feynman's stamp would be worth adding, partly because of the role philately played in his life; it inspired his fascination with Tannu Tuva. And the stamp itself is interesting, featuring a Feynman diagram. I propose adding it under "Popular legacy". Charlie Faust (talk) 14:45, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's already mentioned in the article. But the "Popular legacy" section is already quite crowded with images? Martinevans123 (talk) 14:49, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Well, it was just a suggestion. If "Popular legacy" is crowded, we could include it elsewhere. Charlie Faust (talk) 14:52, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
An image of stamp might be stronger or more impactful than the existing ones. Probably a bit of a subjective call. I've now moved the image if his grave up a bit, so there might well be room now. Martinevans123 (talk) 14:55, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I agree. Not too many scientists on postage stamps, at least not here in the States. Plus philately played a role in his life. Charlie Faust (talk) 15:03, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Is there an image uploaded to Commons? Thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 15:04, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Not sure, you can read about licensing of postage stamps here. Charlie Faust (talk) 15:09, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I see this guy got one. And of course that famous apple-grower, Isaac Neutron Martinevans123 (talk) 15:20, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I didn't say he was the only scientist on a stamp. Actually, the fact that Newton and Einstein were so honored makes Feynman's being on a stamp seem more significant. That's good company. And anyway, philately played a role in his life (see above) and, as you noted, "An image of stamp might be stronger or more impactful than the existing ones." Charlie Faust (talk) 15:29, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I agree, the philately angle makes it far more significant. Surprised we don't have one at Nikola Tesla in popular culture. Perhaps folks are busy burning them, these days. Martinevans123 (talk) 15:32, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Copyright is owned by the US Postal Service.[1] Material produced by the United States Postal Service are typically subject to normal copyright (Copyright status of works by the federal government of the United States) It should fall into the US PD in 2095. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 17:30, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Ah right. Not long then. Martinevans123 (talk) 17:59, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]