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Daniel Webster Issue

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3-cent Daniel Webster single

The 150th anniversary of the birth of Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was marked n October 24, 1932, with the issue of a violet 3-cent stamp. An outstanding orator, Webster devoted his professional career to politics. Webster introduced a resolution in the Senate on June 10, 1840, which proposed the use of postage stamps.

Gordon T. Trotter

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