2016 First-Class Forever Stamp,National Parks Centennial: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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US #5080i
2016 Theodore Roosevelt National Park – National Parks
- Honors Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- One of 16 stamps celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: National Parks
Value: 47¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: June 2, 2016
First Day City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 100,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 16
Tagging: Phosphor tagged paper, block
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the beauty and natural wonders of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
About the stamp design: Includes 16 designs, each picturing existing art or photographs of national parks or plants, animals, artwork, objects, or structures in national parks. The margins of each stamp includes the name of the location. coincide with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Javits Center in New York City as part of the World Stamp Show NY 2016.
About the National Parks set: Includes 16 stamp designs, each picturing existing art or photographs of national parks or plants, animals, artwork, objects, or structures in national parks. The margins of each stamp include the name of the location. Issued to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. The central image on the sheet of 16 pictures the 1¢ Yosemite postage stamp issued in 1934 along with the text “Our national parks tell distinctly American stories. Whether they inspire you to marvel at grand vistas, travel along scenic waterways and winding paths, or visit historic buildings and homes, discovery and exploration await.”
History the stamp represents: Theodore Roosevelt worked hard to preserve natural landscapes across the United States. In recognition of his conservationist spirit, there are now more national parks dedicated in his honor than to any other American. Of course, his namesake Theodore Roosevelt National Park is probably the most well-known.
Roosevelt first traveled to the Badlands of North Dakota on a hunting trip in 1883. Fascinated by the rugged wilderness, he purchased a ranch there, and visited it frequently over the years. Protecting the land became a major concern for the young politician. He once remarked, “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.”
During his presidency, Roosevelt established numerous national forests, monuments, parks, and reserves. In all, he successfully preserved about 230 million acres of public land. But he did not seek federal protection for his beloved Badlands.
Soon after Roosevelt’s death in 1919, proposals were made for a memorial park or monument. It would be almost 30 years before the project was completed. Finally, in 1947, a memorial park was authorized, and became a national park in 1978.
US #5080i
2016 Theodore Roosevelt National Park – National Parks
- Honors Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- One of 16 stamps celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: National Parks
Value: 47¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: June 2, 2016
First Day City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 100,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 16
Tagging: Phosphor tagged paper, block
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the beauty and natural wonders of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
About the stamp design: Includes 16 designs, each picturing existing art or photographs of national parks or plants, animals, artwork, objects, or structures in national parks. The margins of each stamp includes the name of the location. coincide with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Javits Center in New York City as part of the World Stamp Show NY 2016.
About the National Parks set: Includes 16 stamp designs, each picturing existing art or photographs of national parks or plants, animals, artwork, objects, or structures in national parks. The margins of each stamp include the name of the location. Issued to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. The central image on the sheet of 16 pictures the 1¢ Yosemite postage stamp issued in 1934 along with the text “Our national parks tell distinctly American stories. Whether they inspire you to marvel at grand vistas, travel along scenic waterways and winding paths, or visit historic buildings and homes, discovery and exploration await.”
History the stamp represents: Theodore Roosevelt worked hard to preserve natural landscapes across the United States. In recognition of his conservationist spirit, there are now more national parks dedicated in his honor than to any other American. Of course, his namesake Theodore Roosevelt National Park is probably the most well-known.
Roosevelt first traveled to the Badlands of North Dakota on a hunting trip in 1883. Fascinated by the rugged wilderness, he purchased a ranch there, and visited it frequently over the years. Protecting the land became a major concern for the young politician. He once remarked, “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.”
During his presidency, Roosevelt established numerous national forests, monuments, parks, and reserves. In all, he successfully preserved about 230 million acres of public land. But he did not seek federal protection for his beloved Badlands.
Soon after Roosevelt’s death in 1919, proposals were made for a memorial park or monument. It would be almost 30 years before the project was completed. Finally, in 1947, a memorial park was authorized, and became a national park in 1978.