1999 33c Celebrate the Century,1970s: U.S. Bicentennial
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US #3189f
1999 U.S. Celebrates 200th Birthday – Celebrate the Century (1970s)
• Part of the eighth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates America’s Bicentennial celebration
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 33¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: November 18, 1999
First Day City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 90,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block tagging
Why the stamp was issued: Honors America’s 200th birthday that, while officially held on July 4, 1976, was celebrated the whole year.
About the stamp design: Pictures artwork by Kazuhiko Sano of the Statue of Liberty . Includes the following text on the back: “The United States of America celebrated its 200th birthday on July 4, 1976. Crowds of people gathered to enjoy a grand procession of sailing ships in New York Harbor, a naturalization ceremony in Chicago, and fireworks from coast to coast.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Postage Stamp Mega-Event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: The biggest birthday celebration in United States history took place in 1976, when people all across the country honored the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Although events occurred throughout the year, the most spectacular festivities were reserved for the Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day.
New York City hosted one of the holiday’s grandest events. Over 200 ships from 34 countries sailed up the Hudson River to New York Harbor, where millions crowded river banks to witness the gathering. The fleet included the 374-foot Russian ship Kruzenshtern, built in 1926 to train naval cadets, and the Gazela Primerio, an American fishing vessel built in 1883. The ships were greeted by the largest American flag ever raised, which was displayed on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
In observance of the Bicentennial, Americans were urged to recall our nation’s traditions and history. Events of the Revolutionary War were re-enacted, such as Paul Revere’s ride and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The most spectacular fireworks show took place in Washington, DC, where over 33 tons of fireworks were set off. In Philadlephia, the Boston Pops performed Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture to the accompaniment of exploding fireworks.
US #3189f
1999 U.S. Celebrates 200th Birthday – Celebrate the Century (1970s)
• Part of the eighth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates America’s Bicentennial celebration
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 33¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: November 18, 1999
First Day City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 90,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block tagging
Why the stamp was issued: Honors America’s 200th birthday that, while officially held on July 4, 1976, was celebrated the whole year.
About the stamp design: Pictures artwork by Kazuhiko Sano of the Statue of Liberty . Includes the following text on the back: “The United States of America celebrated its 200th birthday on July 4, 1976. Crowds of people gathered to enjoy a grand procession of sailing ships in New York Harbor, a naturalization ceremony in Chicago, and fireworks from coast to coast.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Postage Stamp Mega-Event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: The biggest birthday celebration in United States history took place in 1976, when people all across the country honored the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Although events occurred throughout the year, the most spectacular festivities were reserved for the Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day.
New York City hosted one of the holiday’s grandest events. Over 200 ships from 34 countries sailed up the Hudson River to New York Harbor, where millions crowded river banks to witness the gathering. The fleet included the 374-foot Russian ship Kruzenshtern, built in 1926 to train naval cadets, and the Gazela Primerio, an American fishing vessel built in 1883. The ships were greeted by the largest American flag ever raised, which was displayed on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
In observance of the Bicentennial, Americans were urged to recall our nation’s traditions and history. Events of the Revolutionary War were re-enacted, such as Paul Revere’s ride and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The most spectacular fireworks show took place in Washington, DC, where over 33 tons of fireworks were set off. In Philadlephia, the Boston Pops performed Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture to the accompaniment of exploding fireworks.