U.S. Postal Service (Amerigo Vespucci stamp)

The U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp featuring Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer credited with demonstrating that the Americas were separate from Asia. The stamp honors Vespucci's contributions to exploration and the naming of the continents. It typically depicts Vespucci with sailing imagery or maps, celebrating his role in 15th-16th century navigation. Such stamps serve both as postal tools and as educational symbols, highlighting historical figures and events. This stamp connects American history to European exploration, reflecting Vespucci’s significance in understanding and mapping the New World.