Smithsonian National Postal Museum Launches Online Exhibit, 'Women on Stamps'March 18, 2009 - Posted by Katie Kohn In honor of Women's History Month, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum is featuring an online exhibit called "Women on Stamps: Part One." This collection is the first in a series of four stamp collections that focus on the accomplishments of women. In 1893, Queen Isabella I of Spain was the first woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp. Since that time, the U.S. has honored women by issuing over 200 stamps that feature pioneering women. "Women on Stamps: Part One" highlights women who have made their mark on politics and social justice, including Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Related PostsToday’s Civil and Human Rights Leaders Reflect on the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - 8/23/11
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