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4c Jose de San Martin single

Object Details

Description
This Champion of Liberty Issue stamp honors Jose de San Martin, a South American soldier and statesman. He played an important role in many South American countries’ ability to gain independence from Spain. San Martin was born in 1778 in what is present day Argentina. He attended school and served in the military in Spain and later returned to his native South America to participate in liberation. He assisted the Argentinian army against Spanish forces and helped Chile and Peru to gain their independence. The stamp depicts a medallion with San Martin’s portrait.
United States; Spain; South America; Argentina; Chile; Peru; Jose de San Martin; independence; freedom; protector; military; liberty; champion; medal; medallion; portrait
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Date
February 25, 1959
Object number
1980.2493.5265
Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Depicts
Jose de San Martin, Spanish, 1778 - 1850
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (blue); adhesive / engraving
Place
ARGENTINA (republic)
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 1125
Topic
Hispanic Heritage
Military & Policing Forces
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1980.2493.5265
Usage
Not determined
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm85c7be7f2-6dc7-4e52-ab9d-8783c5df1938
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