U.S. #854
1939 3¢ Inauguration of Washington
Issue Date: April 30, 1939
First City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 72,764,550
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Flat Plate
Perforation: 11
Color: Bright red violet
U.S. #854 commemorates the 150th an... more
U.S. #854
1939 3¢ Inauguration of Washington
Issue Date: April 30, 1939
First City: New York, New York
Quantity Issued: 72,764,550
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Flat Plate
Perforation: 11
Color: Bright red violet
U.S. #854 commemorates the 150th anniversary of George Washingtons inauguration as the first President of the United States. Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789, on the balcony of the Senate Chamber at Federal Hall on Wall Street. Robert Livingston, the Chancellor of New York, administered the oath of office. New York City would serve as the nations capital for a year, before moving to Philadelphia.
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