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Did You Know? Lexington Stamps

In 1925, the US Postal Service issued a series of three commemorative stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. Each stamp featured an iconic image of the American Revolution and served as a commemorative reminder of our nation’s history. 

1 Cent

“Washington at Cambridge”: General George Washington led the colonial forces at Cambridge Common on July 3, 1775. As legend suggests, he stands under the “Washington Elm” as he commands the troops. 

“Washington At Cambridge” Stamp (Photos courtesy of Smithsonian National Postal Museum)

2 Cent

“Birth of Liberty”: Inspired by Henry Sandham’s “The Birth of Liberty” painting, over 26 million stamps of the two-cent denomination were issued. 

“Birth of Liberty” Stamp (Photos courtesy of Smithsonian National Postal Museum)

5 Cent

“The Minute Man”: This stamp features the iconic Daniel Chester French Minute Man statue which stands tall in Lexington. The inscription on the stamp, which is also inscribed on the statue, is the first stanza of the poem, “The Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

“The Minute Man” Stamp (Photos courtesy of Smithsonian National Postal Museum)

Photos courtesy of Smithsonian National Postal Museum