Ol' Blue Eyes Stamp Part II Of II

In continuation to the post on Monday.

Sinatra helped play a major role in the desegregation of Nevada hotels and casinos in the 1960’s. He and the other “Rat Pack” members refused to patronize establishments that would not allow black singers to play live or black patrons to enter the building. He often played benefit shows for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

His talent seemed never ending. He recorded albums and performed with the likes of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones and Antonio Carlos Jobim. One of his most notable collaborations came from his work with Paul Anka. Anka wrote the song “My Way” with Sinatra in mind. Without a doubt “My Way” is the song that most identifies Frank Sinatra. His efforts were celebrated with many distinguished awards (Academy, Emmy, Peabody, Kennedy Center Honors and Grammy Trustees Award) throughout his lifetime.

Sinatra retired in 1971, only to return to the stage and television in 1973. He continued to perform until his last engagement in 1995. Sinatra died on May 14, 1998.

He was known for being “The Chairman of the Board”, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”, and a member of the “Rat Pack”. His career spanned decades. He is, and will always be, one of the most treasured American entertainment icons of the century and is certainly deserving of the great honor of receiving a stamp by the USPS.