common1945-1980

Champion of Liberty Series

Name: Champion of Liberty Series
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1957 · 3¢, 4¢, 8¢

This series of stamps honors foreign leaders and statesmen who were considered 'Champions of Liberty' for their dedication to freedom and opposition to communism.

Issued during the Cold War, the 'Champions of Liberty' series was a philatelic effort by the U.S. to promote its values and honor international figures who resisted totalitarianism.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative heads-of-state politics liberty

Catalog Numbers

scott1097-1104, 1125-1126, 1135-1138, 1168-1171

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