On what would have been his 101st birthday, late President Jimmy Carter will be honored with a Forever stamp. Read more about this honor.

Former President Carter will be honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a Forever stamp set to go on sale Oct. 1, which would have been his 101st birthday. “The stamp program celebrates the best in American culture,

The rectangular stamp, designed in distinguished tones of deep browns and depicting Carter with a slight smile, was unveiled at his namesake Jimmy Carter National Historical Park on Saturday. The art is based on Herbert E. Abrams’ 1982 oil-on-linen painting, created in preparation for Carter’s official White House portrait, according to officials.