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

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Help get Bruce Lee on the US postage stamp

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