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Added GWMSC Information:
2002 - 4 GWMSC Cachets Announced
[1] 02-22-02 Washington Birthday
Mt.Vernon,
VA Special GWMSC Postmark
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[2] Irving Berlin, composer of God Bless America & other fine
tunes. FDOI Date=May 2002.
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[3] Harry Houdini
FDOI Date=July 3, 2002.
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[4] Duke Kahamoku, Olympic Gold Medal Winner in Swimming, member Hawaiian Lodge #21.
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Harry
Houdini - 2002 Stamp FDOI on GWMSC Cachet:
This stamp honors Harry Houdini, America's most famous escape artist and magician
- a star who needed no further introduction beyond his last name. The portrait on the stamp, which depicts a confident, self-assured
man at the height of his career, was taken from a 1911 lithographed poster in the collection of Gary H. Mandelblatt. This
2002 issuance coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Society of American Magicians. Houdini served as president of the
society from 1917 until his death in 1926.
Irving Berlin
This stamp honors accomplished songwriter Irving Berlin.
A 1932 black-and-white photograph of Berlin by Edward Steichen (which was colorized for the stamp art) is superimposed over
Berlin's handwritten score of "God Bless America." His signature from that score appears across the bottom of the stamp. A
man of the people who had an ear for the types of songs that would be universally appealing, Berlin helped change the direction
of American popular music. During his long career he wrote more than 1,000 songs, many of which became standards that are
still favorites today.
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