U.S. #809
4 ½¢ White House
1938 Presidential Series

Issue Date: July 11, 1938
City: Washington, DC
Quantity: 275,455,900
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary press
Perforations: 11 x 10 ½
Color: Dark gray

Known affectionately as the Prexies,the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors. The 4 1/2¢ denomination pictures the White House.

This 132-room mansion is the official residence of the U.S. President. President Monroe originally named it the Executive Mansion, in 1818. Later, it was called the President's Mansion, the President's Home, and the President's Palace. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt gave the current title: The White House.