The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Francis Parkman, a celebrated 19th-century historian known for his works on French and English colonial North America. This philatelic tribute recognized Parkman’s... Read more »
This specific denomination of postage, issued in 1922 as part of a series honoring prominent Native American figures, featured the image of Chief Hollow Horn Bear. It represents a tangible piece of... Read more »
Booker T. Washington, educator, author, orator, and advisor to multiple presidents of the United States, became the first Black American depicted on a U.S. postage stamp in 1940. The stamp was part... Read more »
The 1765 Stamp Act, requiring all printed materials in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp purchased from British authorities, ignited widespread colonial resistance. This act was not simply a revenue-raising... Read more »
Booker T. Washington, educator, author, orator, and advisor to multiple presidents of the United States, was honored in 1940 with a 10-cent commemorative stamp. This recognition marked a significant milestone in U.S.... Read more »
A physical or digital endorsement within a travel document, issued by the United States government, authorizes a foreign citizen’s entry into the country. This authorization typically specifies the permitted duration of stay,... Read more »