# 859-93 PB - 1940 Famous Americans, collection of 35 stamps
In 1934, after stamp-collecting President Franklin Roosevelt’s first year in office, the public began asking that certain people be honored on stamps. The result was the Famous Americans set – a direct link to FDR’s presidency. FDR took charge, choosing many of the honorees, approving sketches and selecting denominations for some stamps! With this convenient offer you can get all 35 stamps in the Famous Americans set.
In 1934, after stamp-collecting President Franklin Roosevelt’s first year in office, the public began asking that certain people be honored on stamps. The result was the Famous Americans set – a direct link to FDR’s presidency. FDR took charge, choosing many of the honorees, approving sketches and selecting denominations for some stamps! With this convenient offer you can get all 35 stamps in the Famous Americans set.