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Paul Robeson Honored on New Black Heritage Series Commemorative Postage Stamp.
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- A first day of issue ceremony for the Paul Robeson commemorative stamp took place today at Princeton University. The Paul Robeson stamp is the 27th stamp in the Black Heritage series issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
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"I am particularly pleased to be honoring Paul Robeson here today in Alexander Hall in his hometown of Princeton -- a very appropriate location for this event. This place symbolizes genius, knowledge, study and fame, a perfect description of Paul Robeson's life," said Murry E. Weatherall, vice president of Diversity Development for the Postal Service, who dedicated the stamp. "The Postal Service is extremely proud of the Black Heritage series and are honored to add Robeson's name to the distinguished list that makes up this stamp series."
The Paul Robeson stamp is available at Princeton Post Offices today and will be available at Post Offices nationwide starting tomorrow.
Joining Weatherall at the first day ceremony were Amy Gutmann, Provost, Princeton University; the Honorable Rush Holt,…
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