The first United States 'Love' stamp appeared in 1973

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A history of St. Valentines Day and the custom of valentines, although obscure, is presented. February 14 is very popular although not an official US holiday. The US love postage stamps are popular too, ever since the first one was issued in 1973 in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA.

History, Valentines, Saint Valentines Day

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Babe Ruth is still popular with topical collectors

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The record-breaking career of the wildly popular Babe Ruth is recounted. The baseball giant was a popular subject for postage stamps and cachets. The highlights in the life of Babe Ruth, his many achievements and the various stamps, cachets and first day covers in his honor are discussed.

Biography, Baseball players, Professional baseball, Baseball (Professional), Baseball records, Ruth, Babe, Cachets (Philately)

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In honor of three black Americans

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The US Postal Service on Feb 1, 1993, in honor of Black Heritage Month, issued commemorative stamps depicting the achievements of black Americans. Notable black Americans include historian Carter G. Woodson, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and humanitarian Harriet Taub.

Cover Story, Achievements and awards, Blacks, Marshall, Thurgood, Woodson, Carter G., Taub, Harriet

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