Historical Events tagged with "commemorative stamp"

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First African American on U.S. Postage Stamp

April 7th, 1940 84 years ago

Booker T. Washington was honored as the first African American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. The stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service as part of its commemorative series and featured a portrait of Washington, an influential educator and civil rights leader. It represented a significant milestone in recognizing the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history, as the stamp was made available to the public across the country. This initiative was part of a larger movement to celebrate African American heritage.

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