Basic Feynman
Stamp and Street Dedication

A special postmark based on a Feynman diagram was unveiled on May 5th, 2005, along with a new Richard Feynman stamp at the U.S. Post Office in Far Rockaway, NY. Drumming and readings occurred, and afterward a "street re-naming" of Cornaga Ave to "Richard Feynman Way" took place two blocks from the Post Office near Feynman's childhood home. Photos courtesy of Gerald D. Skloot, a Science teacher who attended the ceremony.

Ceremonial cake prepared by the U.S. Post Office in Far Rockaway.
Ceremonial cake prepared by the U.S. Post Office in Far Rockaway.
Feynman family gathers around image of Feynman stamp:  Joan Feynman, Carl Feynman, Michelle Feynman, Diego Miralles (Michelle's husband), and close friend Ralph Leighton.
Feynman family gathers around image of Feynman stamp:  Joan Feynman, Carl Feynman, Michelle Feynman, Diego Miralles (Michelle's husband), and close friend Ralph Leighton.
Michelle and family under the renamed street sign.
Michelle and family under the renamed street sign.
Close up of the new Richard Feynman Way.
Close up of the new Richard Feynman Way.
Ralph Leighton plays bongos in tribute to his longtime friend and fellow bongo player Richard Feynman.
Ralph Leighton plays bongos in tribute to his longtime friend and fellow bongo player Richard Feynman.

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