fabfouremily said
What kind of people usually get on these stamps? It seems a bit strange to me, as John wasn't from there.
I think it's a nice gesture, for although he wasn't from the U.S., he was certainly an Ambassador for American Music (as were all The Beatles) and went on about Elvis, Berry, Little Richard & Motown to anyone who was willing to listen ever since the Early Years of The Beatles. He was also a great New Yorker, and he likely is responsible for a considerable amount of tourism to the City. Perhaps some American politicians are all too ...