Admiral Byrd and the “Little America” stamp design
U.S. #733 commemorates Admiral Byrd’s historic expedition to the South Pole. President Franklin D. Roosevelt helped design the stamp, which depicts the route Byrd’s explorers traveled.
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Panama-Pacific Exposition Video
The 1913 Panama-Pacific commemoratives were issued to publicize the upcoming 1915 exposition in San Francisco. The fair celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal and honored the discovery of the…
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"Visit" the Trans-Mississippi Expo
The Trans-Mississippi stamps of 1898 were produced in conjunction with the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition. The fair’s purpose was to further the progress and development of natural resources west of…
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Scenes from the 1893 Columbian Expo
Issued to commemorate the 1893 Columbian Exposition, the Columbian stamps are among the most desirable of all U.S. stamps. This video captures some of the awe of that huge World’s…
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First U.S. Airmail Flight
On May 15, 1918, a crowd of several hundred gathered at Washington’s Polo Grounds to witness history being made. After carefully reviewing the route to Philadelphia on Fleet’s map –…
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Hindenburg Disaster
Graf Zeppelin stamps are among the most sought-after of all U.S. stamps. Sadly, the golden days of dirigibles ended with the Hindenburg disaster. This short film clip captures that tragic…
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Traditional Christmas Series
The Traditional Christmas Series began in 1966. The series features religious subjects found in famous works of art.
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Legends of Hollywood
In 1995, the USPS introduced a new stamp series honoring “famous Golden-Age film stars whose performances electrified the big screen and enamored the public.” Monroe starred in such box office…
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Famous Americans Series
In 1938, the Post Office Department announced plans for a series of stamps recognizing 10 famous Americans and invited the public to submit recommendations. The response was so great that it…
