TV legend and comedian Betty White will be honored at the unveiling of a new commemorative stamp, to be available at various U.S. Postal Service locations on Thursday. To celebrate the launch, the USPS will dedicate it at a special event at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. at Allen Ludden Plaza, which is named after White’s late husband. General admission tickets will be available the day of the event, while LA Zoo members may go for free.
What does Betty White’s stamp look like?
The memorial stamp will contain a lovely portrait of Betty White, highlighting the warmth and wit that won over so many for so long. Her name will be inscribed in white at the bottom, placing her memory front and center.
The stamp will come in sheets of 20, with each stamp costing the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce rate. The USPS states the image was digitally created to project White’s vibrant personality, the exuberance and charisma that defined her career. The portrait pays tribute to her enduring legacy so that she is remembered each time a letter is sent.
Why is Betty White being celebrated with a stamp?
Betty White is known not only for her television and film career but also for her lifetime of advocating for animal welfare. Throughout her career, she used her platform to advocate for the protection and safety of animals, actively engaging with numerous organizations and campaigns that centered on their welfare.
She was deeply involved in the Los Angeles Zoo, serving as a trustee and spokesperson for the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association for over 50 years. In addition to her work with the LA Zoo, White also supported the Morris Animal Foundation, a charitable organization that finances research on animal health. White served as a trustee and even had a grant of her own that benefited research and conservation projects in the form of the Betty White Wildlife Fund.