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Printer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink (deep blue); adhesive / engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
July 28, 1955
Description:
This Atoms for Peace Issue stamp was issued to promote the policy of Atoms for Peace. The name “Atoms for Peace” originate from the title of a speech delivered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the UN General Assembly in New York City in December of 1953. He proposed a program that would educate institutions within the United States and throughout the world about nuclear technology. The stamp features atomic energy encircling two globes, as well as a quote from the “Atoms for Peace” speech.
United States; Dwight D. Eisenhower; Atoms for Peace; president; speech; United Nations; New York City; nuclear technology; science; map
Topic:
Science  Search this
Technology & Inventions  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.5161
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fa26b0ad-96ba-4398-8ac5-3351ffd0b2b0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.5161