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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Marian Anderson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2005 to commemorate classical singer Marian Anderson. With a short passage on her awards and international singing career.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Laurel and Hardy
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1991 to commemorate Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. With a short passage on their contributions to both silent films and comedies.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Nat "King" Cole
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate acclaimed jazz pianist Nat King Cole. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, completed by the famous architect in 1910. With a short detailed passage of the critically acclaimed piece of modern architecture.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Ira and George Gershwin
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1999 to commemorate American composers George and Ira Gershwin. With a short passage highlighting their collaborated efforts.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Lucille Ball
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2001 to commemorate television star Lucille Ball. With a short biographical passage of her accomplishments in television, radio, screen and stage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Charlie Chaplin
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate famous actor Charlie Chaplin. With a short passage on his life and unforgettable roles in film.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Hattie Mc Daniel
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2006 to commemorate Hattie McDaniel, the first African-American actress to win an Academy Award. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Judy Garland
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2006 to commemorate Judy Garland. With a short passage on her life and star quality.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Mahalia Jackson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Mahalia Jackson, known as the "Queen of Gospel Music". With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Bobby Jones
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate Bobby Jones, the only person to ever win the Grand Slam of golf. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Emily Dickinson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1971 to commemorate poet Emily Dickinson. With a short passage on her life and contributions to American poetry.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1974 to commemorate Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". With a short passage on the details of this eloquent folktale.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Carl Sandburg
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1978 to commemorate writer Carl Sandburg, who won two Pulitzer Prizes. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Willa Cather
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1973 to commemorate American novelist Willa Cather. With a short passage on her works and achievements.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1993 to commemorate Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". With a short detailed passage about the plot and themes in the novel.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Robert Penn Warren
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2005 to commemorate Robert Penn Warren, America's first official poet laureate. With a short biographical passage.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Ogden Nash
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 to commemorate Ogden Nash, one of America's most accomplished writers. With a short passage describing his famous works.
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National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Dr. Mary Walker
View the stamp artwork of Glenora Richards honoring Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Learn about how Dr. Walker helped those in need during the Civil War era.
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National Postal Museum: John Lennon: Lost [Childhood Stamp] Album
Take a look into John Lennon's childhood stamp-collecting album.
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Make a Yo Yo From Recycled Stuff
This activity explains how to use materials that might otherwise be recycled in order to create a yo-yo.
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Invent Your Own Gelatin Dessert
Students learn about the history of Jello and create their own dessert. They analyze the success of their dessert afterwards and make suggestions on how to improve it. They are also invited to take a photo of their creation and email it...
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Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Build a Speaker
Learn how to build your very own speaker with items usually found around the house. Follow step-by-step instructions and discover how to use your speaker to listen to the radio.