John Paul Jones is often called the "Father of the American Navy." This stamp, issued on the bicentennial of his most famous battle, captures his determined spirit. The design features a portrait of Jones based on a painting by Charles Willson Peale, set against a backdrop of his ship, the Bonhomme Richard, in battle. The inclusion of his famous quote adds a dramatic flair to the stamp, celebrating his indomitable will and his crucial role in the American naval effort during the Revolution.