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In 1893 who became the first woman to appear on a US postage stamp?

Question #150134. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Nov 14 2023.
Originally posted Nov 14 2023 9:06 PM.

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Queen Isabella I of Spain.
The first woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp was Queen Isabella in 1893. The first American woman honored on stamp was Martha Washington in 1902.
link https://facts.usps.com/first-woman-to-appear-on-stamp-1893/
Queen Isabella helped support Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage, and 1893 marked the end of a year-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of that voyage.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_on_US_stamps
Response last updated by psnz on Nov 14 2023.
Nov 14 2023, 9:07 PM
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