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Welcome to Their Stamp on History! Since the first stamps featuring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin in 1847, the United States has been honoring great Americans through their pictures on postage stamps. Their Stamp on History tells the stories of these men and women with biographical information, links for kids to explore further, and lesson plan resources for teachers and parents.
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Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
This brilliant military leader faced a grueling decision at the outbreak of the Civil War.
Read more…Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)
Foster child Norma Jeane Mortensen became the glamorous icon, Marilyn Monroe.
Read more…Jan E. Matzeliger (1852-1889)
This sailor from Surinam revolutionized the shoe industry in Massachusetts.
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