Mahatma Gandhi "Champion of Liberty" Stamp

DESCRIPTION
On January 26th, 1961, the United States Postal Service issued 120 million 4 cent stamps and 40 million 8 cent stamps honoring Mahatma Gandhi in the "Champions of Liberty" series. The US was the second country in the world to issue a stamp honoring Mahatma Gandhi after India.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: January 26, 1961
Subject(s): M.K. Gandhi
Language: English
Publisher: United States Postal Service

PROVENANCE
Donor: Sadruddin Noorani
Item History: 2012-02-28 (created); 2013-05-03 (modified)

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