May 19, 1846 – The Second Constitutional Convention adjourns in Iowa City.
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May 18, 1902 – Iowa’s own Music Man – Meredith Willson – composer for stage and screen – is born in Mason City, Iowa.
An amazing musician, composer and arranger, Meredith distinguished himself as a writer of symphonic works and popular songs. But his most famous work of all?
The Broadway Musical – The Music Man.
The idea for The Music Man began in 1949, when Meredith Willson was reminiscing with friends about his childhood years in Mason City, Iowa. In an interview later in life, Willson referred to the show as “an Iowan’s attempt to pay tribute to his home state.”
Happy Birthday, Meredith Willson – Iowa’s own Music Man.
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May 18, 1925 – The U.S.P.S. issues two commemorative stamps honoring the 100th anniversary of the Norwegian immigration to America. The first day of issue ceremonies are celebrated in Decorah and Algona, Iowa!
Lots of famous folks have Iowa connections, with a small handful of them having been pictured on U.S. postage stamps! The only prerequisite, sadly, is that you have to be deceased. Take a look at these famous Iowans who made their mark in the world, and here, in one place, is the complete list of U.S. commemorative postage stamps featuring events and locations with Iowa-based themes!
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