# AC182 - 01/15/1978 USA, Memorial Service Hubert Humphrey 38th VP
Cover Honors Vice President Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey was America's 38th Vice President, serving under President Johnson. On January 15, 1978, Humphrey died of bladder cancer. His body lay in state in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, before he was buried in his home state of Minnesota. The cover was issued to commemorate his memorial service held in the nation's capital, where he had spent much of his political career.
Cover Honors Vice President Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey was America's 38th Vice President, serving under President Johnson. On January 15, 1978, Humphrey died of bladder cancer. His body lay in state in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, before he was buried in his home state of Minnesota. The cover was issued to commemorate his memorial service held in the nation's capital, where he had spent much of his political career.