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The USPS released a set of four postage stamps on February 1, 1984 in Washington DC, as the 7th addition to the Black Heritage Series. These stamps honored Carter Woodson, a prominent figure in black history who was known for his work as an author and publisher. Woodson's dedication to researching and teaching black history made him a highly respected figure in the field.
On February 1, 1984 in Washington DC, the USPS released the 7th addition to the Black Heritage Series, honoring Carter Woodson, editor of the Journal of Negro History. Through painstaking research, his work as an author and publisher of black history made Woodson the premier figure in the writing and teaching of black history.