Mary McLeod Bethune postage stamp, 1985
Title
Mary McLeod Bethune postage stamp, 1985
Description
Mary McLeod Bethune Black Heritage, US Postage Stamp, 22c,1 985
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, educator, civil rights activist, community organizer, public policy advisor, public health advocate and presidential advisor, was instrumental in mobilizing support for the war effort among African Americans during World War II. She led war bond and blood donation drives and encouraged African American women to work in canteens. As a special assistant to the Secretary of War for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), later the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), she promoted the recruitment of African American women as well as desegregated military service. Except for the 10 percent of African American WAACs who served as officers, the military did not mix African American and white servicewomen during World War II.
US Postage stamp, 22c, honoring Mary McLeod Bethune's contribution to Black Heritage as a world-renowned educator, civil and human rights leader, champion for women and young people, and an advisor to five U.S. presidents.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, educator, civil rights activist, community organizer, public policy advisor, public health advocate and presidential advisor, was instrumental in mobilizing support for the war effort among African Americans during World War II. She led war bond and blood donation drives and encouraged African American women to work in canteens. As a special assistant to the Secretary of War for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), later the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), she promoted the recruitment of African American women as well as desegregated military service. Except for the 10 percent of African American WAACs who served as officers, the military did not mix African American and white servicewomen during World War II.
US Postage stamp, 22c, honoring Mary McLeod Bethune's contribution to Black Heritage as a world-renowned educator, civil and human rights leader, champion for women and young people, and an advisor to five U.S. presidents.
Creator
United States Postal Service
Source
Military Women’s Memorial Foundation Collection
Publisher
United States Postal Service
Date
1985
Is Referenced By
https://www.cookman.edu/about_BCU/history/our_founder.html
Original Format
Postage Stamp
Files
Citation
United States Postal Service, “Mary McLeod Bethune postage stamp, 1985,” The Military Women's Memorial - Exhibits , accessed April 23, 2024, https://mwm.omeka.net/items/show/46.