US Postal Service Commemorates American Graffiti

The United States Postal Service issued a Special Pictorial Cancellation and Commemorative Envelope to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the classic film, American Graffiti.

Designed by world renowned Celebrity Artist, Nicolosi as an artistic representation of the film, the commemorative postal cache was unveiled at an event held on November 2, 2012, at the office of Omaha, Nebraska Mayor, Jim Suttle. Omaha Postmaster, Keith Reid, Nicolosi, and special quests Cindy Williams and Eddie Mekka also participated in the unveiling event.

As a community service, the United States Postal Service offers Pictorial Cancellations and Commemorative Envelopes at local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation.  Keith Reid, Omaha’s Postmaster authorized the special Pictorial Cancellation and Commemorative Envelope in honor of the Omaha Film Festival event celebrating the 40th Anniversary of American Graffiti, held later that day at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, benefiting the Omaha Kidney Association. 

Omaha film historian Bruce Crawford, the film festival’s organizer, conducted a special showing of American Graffiti as part of the event, where he introduced special quest Cindy Williams, who played Ron Howard’s girlfriend in the movie.