Americana

 US #3188b from the Celebrate the Century series.  Click image to order.
August 18, 1969

Woodstock

On August 18, 1969, Jimi Hendrix ended Woodstock with a two-hour performance that included one of the most iconic moments in music history.

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2008 42¢ The Art of Disney: Imagination
June 23, 2004

The Art of Disney Series

On June 23, 2004, the USPS issued the first stamps in its Art of Disney Series.

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 US #627 was issued earlier in May to advertise the expo. Click image to order.
May 31, 1926

The Sesquicentennial Expo

On May 31, 1926, the Sesquicentennial International Exposition opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was planned to mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 50th anniversary of the 1876 Centennial Exposition.

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 US #4033-72 was issued on this day in 2006. Click image to order.
May 27, 2006

Wonders of America Sheet

On May 27, 2006, the USPS issued a stamp sheet honoring 40 American natural and man-made superlatives.

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 US #2609 was issued for the 200th anniversary of the White House.
April 22, 1878

First White House Easter Egg Roll

On April 22, 1878, the White House hosted its first official Easter Egg Roll on Easter Monday.

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 US #1706-09 – Pueblo pottery
April 13, 1977

American Folk Art Series

On April 13, 1977, the USPS issued the first stamp in the American Folk Art Series.

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 US #5275 was issued for Rogers’ 90th birthday.
March 20, 1928

Happy Birthday, Mr. Rogers

Fred McFeely Rogers was born on March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

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 US #2908 was issued on this date in 1995. Click image to order.
March 17, 1995

On March 17, 1995, the USPS issued the first stamps in the American Culture Series.

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 US #3186e from the Celebrate the Century – 1940s sheet.
February 15, 1943

“We Can Do It” Poster 

On February 15, 1943, the famed Rosie the Riveter “We Can Do It” poster was first displayed in Westinghouse factories.

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