Animals
Dedication of Everglades National Park
On December 6, 1947, President Harry Truman presided over the dedication of Florida’s Everglades National Park.
Trans-Mississippi Stamps Issued
On June 17, 1898, the prized Trans-Mississippi stamps were issued as part of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha, Nebraska.
Lewis and Clark’s Journey Begins
On May 21, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery departed St. Charles on the Missouri River to begin their exploration of the American West.
U.S.P.S. Introduces Nature of America Series
On April 6, 1999, the U.S.P.S. issued the first stamp sheet in its 12-year Nature of America series.
Teddy Roosevelt Departs for African Safari
On March 23, 1909, former president Teddy Roosevelt set sail from New York City for a joint expedition with the Smithsonian Institution.
Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act
On March 16, 1934, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, creating America’s popular Duck Stamps.
Establishment of First U.S. Wildlife Refuge
On March 14, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation creating Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the first such protective area in America.
Happy Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh
On October 14, 1926, A.A. Milne published the first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
Tennessee Becomes 16th State
On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state in the Union.