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February 23, 1976 – The United States Postal Service – in celebration of America’s Bicentennial Celebration – issues a 50-state sheet of commemorative postage stamps that feature the 50 state flags.
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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