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For the 38th anniversary of Bruce Lee‘s death, his daughter Shannon Lee is looking to help put Bruce Lee on the US postage stamp. Bruce Lee, also known as “The Little Dragon,” was born in San Francisco in the Year of the Dragon (1940) during the Hour of the Dragon. Considering that 2012 is the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar, the timing is perfect to honor the most famous, and arguably most important, Chinese American with a United States postage stamp. Here’s why Bruce Lee should be on a US stamp:
Bruce Lee’s contribution to history as a prominent Chinese American person are both unique and unforgettable, a lasting and positive legacy worthy of national commemoration. Even before he became and American icon in the 1970s, his ideals were the same principle on which our great country is based. Determination. Innovation. Equality. We believe a Bruce Lee United State postage stamp would be an excellent way to support these ideals and to honor his lasting legacy and contributions.
The process, however, is a difficult one that cannot be accomplished without your help. In order to get Bruce Lee’s candidacy on the Selection Committee’s radar, we need as much public support as possible. Also, our goal is to have Bruce Lee selected to be honored with a US postage stamp for 2012 (Year of the Dragon), so we need to assemble as much support as we can as quickly as we can.
See how you can help here. They’ve made it easy for you to mail a letter to support this. Get the letter here and mail it to :
the Bruce Lee stamp
c/o Jerry Digney
1680 N. Vine Street
Suite 1105
Hollywood, CA 90028
Show your support.
Help get Bruce Lee on the US postage stamp
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In his short life Bruce Lee secured a permanent place in history by smashing stereotypes and being a unique force of nature that has inspired millions. As one of the first internationally famous Chinese American superstars and an unofficial ambassador of the martial arts and Chinese culture to the United States, Bruce Lee left an indelible mark on American history.
His performances in such classic movies as Enter the Dragon (deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2004) and contributions to martial arts and philosophy were and still are loved and respected by millions of Americans. Revered as a champion of social justice and equality, a generation of Americans grew up idolizing Bruce Lee and his unmistakable influence can still be seen in today’s films, music, martial arts and contemporary culture.
Learn more about Bruce Lee in the documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World.
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
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Mr. Lee is a unique and great person; he did the impossible to make it simple and prevent oppression. Even back in the early 60’s; racist still exist in USA; he accomplished a very tough time of poor economy society that time. My vote and many others will appreciate if the king of martial artist represent US stamp this new year 2012; he deserved 100% no doubt of it
Its a pleasure to know this great man through so many medias; even I never met the man myself; If we can change time; I would go out with this man; and be his number #1 fan like everyone else. The man is a true genuine man that most women will fall in love with; he is for real not fake like most actors in action movie; in the modern world today, everyone still talked about Bruce Lee like he still around; although prey to make this icon of legend; and the king of kung fu represent this new year 2012 US stamp cause he truly deserve to be part of USA history!
During my childhood; I was introduced Bruce lee from my uncle; I watched his movies many time over; he had motivated me to become a better person; I was used to beat up by white kids in the hood; Harlen in NYC; I am black and my childhood was a bad experience for me when my family moved to white neighborhood; I was scared and my motivation was keep watch Bruce lee movies that time; now I am full instructor of black belt teaching Chinese Kung Fu part time; without this man as a role model; I might not be the person I am today cause he lifted me up to be myself forever! He deserved this USA stamp 300%; take care!
I am Puerto Rican mixed person form black & Hispanic background. When I was a kid; I used to watch Shaw brothers kung fu movies; and my most and favor of all time kung fu movies is Bruce Lee; he was a true fighter and real actor; not fake; to me he is my god and mentor icon. My family moved to USA when I was 8 yrs old; I was bully through many people in school; until one day I learn Mr.Lee kung fu; to protect myself from this bad people; and actually it helps ever since; now I am full time janitor in this local elementary school; and wish Bruce Lee will make to USA stamp this new year! thank U all!
I used to watch Bruce Lee movies when I was a kid ; my 2 brothers introduced the movie to me; and we just keep watch it; even today I still have most of poster on my wall; and now I just graduated from UCLA; I planed to open a shop ; and hope to sale Bruce Lee posters and see a new Bruce Lee movie soon; I supported 500% to make Bruce Lee a real stamp in the USA this new year!!! thnks.
I AM A BRUCE LEE COLLECTOR AND BIG FAN OF HIM,SO I WILL SUPPORT THE MAKING OF THE STAMP
100% ALL THE WAY. THANK YOU.