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- 5c Plant For A More Beautiful America single
5c Plant For A More Beautiful America single
Object Details
- Description
- This Beautification of America Issue stamp was issued to publicize President Lyndon Johnson’s “Plant for a More Beautiful America” campaign. The campaign was inspired by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson’s conservation and beautification efforts. The stamp features an image of the Jefferson Memorial, the Tidal Basin and cherry blossoms in Washington, DC.
- United States; President Lyndon B. Johnson; First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Plant for a More Beautiful America; campaign; conservation; beautification; nature; Jefferson Memorial; Tidal Basin; Potomac River; cherry blossom; tree; plant; flower; water
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- October 5, 1966
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5619
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (emerald, pink, black); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- District of Columbia
- United States of America
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- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1318
- Topic
- Plants
- The Environment
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5619
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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