Chowist Web Search

  1. Ads

    related to: postage stamp forever

Search results

  1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Ursula K. Le Guin - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_K._Le_Guin

    On July 27, 2021, Le Guin was honored by the US Postal Service with the 33rd stamp in the Postal Service's Literary Arts series. The stamp features a portrait of the author taken from a 2006 photograph against a background image inspired by her book The Left Hand of Darkness. The stamp was designed by Donato Gionacola. [208]

  3. Eureka Rebellion - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Rebellion

    An Australian postage stamp featuring the Eureka Flag was released along with a set of commemorative coins. A ceremony in Ballarat known as the lantern walk was held at dawn. Prime Minister John Howard did not attend any commemorative events and refused to allow the Eureka Flag to fly over Parliament House. [248] [249]

  4. Emancipation Proclamation - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation

    U.S. commemorative stamp, 1963 [153] In the 1963 episode of The Andy Griffith Show, "Andy Discovers America", Andy asks Barney to explain the Emancipation Proclamation to Opie who is struggling with history at school. [154] Barney brags about his history expertise, yet it is apparent he cannot answer Andy's question.

  5. Francisco Franco - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Franco

    In addition he began walking under a canopy, and his portrait appeared on most Spanish coins and postage stamps. He also added "by the grace of God", a phrase usually part of the styles of monarchs, to his style. Franco initially sought support from various groups.

  6. Selena - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena

    On March 16, 2011, the United States Postal Service released a "Latin Legends" memorial stamp to honor Selena, Carlos Gardel, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Carmen Miranda. [290] In February 2014, the Albany, New York Times Union named her one of "100 Coolest Americans in History". [291] In 1998 Selena was commemorated with a museum. [59]

  1. Ads

    related to: postage stamp forever