Sequoyah, Great Americans Series

United States of America · 1980 · 19c

This definitive stamp is part of the Great Americans series and honors Sequoyah, the inventor of the Cherokee syllabary. The design features a portrait of Sequoyah based on a painting by Charles Bird King, with his name inscribed below. This stamp recognized his monumental achievement in creating a written language for the Cherokee Nation.

Issued in 1980, this stamp celebrated a key figure in Native American history, reflecting a growing recognition of diverse contributions to American culture during the late 20th century.