# 3185a FDC - 1998 32c Celebrate the Century - 1930s: Franklin D. Roosevelt
32¢ Franklin Roosevelt
Celebrate the Century – 1930s
City: Cleveland, OH
Quantity: 12,533,000
Printed By: Ashton–Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved
Perforations: 11.5
Color: Multicolored
Birth Of Franklin Roosevelt
Sometimes called the stamp-collecting president, Roosevelt began collecting stamps at the age of 8. Roosevelt credited the hobby with helping him learn geography, partial recovery from polio, and managing the stress of being Commander in Chief. Even as war raged, he managed to spend some time with his collection every day. Over time, he built a collection nearly 1 million stamps.
As President, Roosevelt put this knowledge to work, personally approving each of the stamps issued during his 12 years in office. He also made suggestions for stamp subjects and designs. The result is more than 200 US stamps that chronicle US history, reveal the beauty of our most scenic National Parks, and pay tribute to noteworthy Americans.
During his campaign, cachets urging “A Stamp Collector for President” were used to promote the hobby in general. Once in office, Post Office Department revenue increased almost annually and membership in stamp organizations grew rapidly. The number of stamp dealers also increased, and department stores across the nation had stamp counters.
Click on the images below to read about some of the FDR-era stamps that supported his programs and the war effort:
Click here for more stamps honoring FDR.
Click here for a Smithsonian video about FDR’s stamps.
32¢ Franklin Roosevelt
Celebrate the Century – 1930s
City: Cleveland, OH
Quantity: 12,533,000
Printed By: Ashton–Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved
Perforations: 11.5
Color: Multicolored
Birth Of Franklin Roosevelt
Sometimes called the stamp-collecting president, Roosevelt began collecting stamps at the age of 8. Roosevelt credited the hobby with helping him learn geography, partial recovery from polio, and managing the stress of being Commander in Chief. Even as war raged, he managed to spend some time with his collection every day. Over time, he built a collection nearly 1 million stamps.
As President, Roosevelt put this knowledge to work, personally approving each of the stamps issued during his 12 years in office. He also made suggestions for stamp subjects and designs. The result is more than 200 US stamps that chronicle US history, reveal the beauty of our most scenic National Parks, and pay tribute to noteworthy Americans.
During his campaign, cachets urging “A Stamp Collector for President” were used to promote the hobby in general. Once in office, Post Office Department revenue increased almost annually and membership in stamp organizations grew rapidly. The number of stamp dealers also increased, and department stores across the nation had stamp counters.
Click on the images below to read about some of the FDR-era stamps that supported his programs and the war effort:
Click here for more stamps honoring FDR.
Click here for a Smithsonian video about FDR’s stamps.