GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL NOV 11 1932 SCOTCH PLAINS NJ CACHET - BOX 1

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George Washington's Bicentennial was a major national celebration in 1932 commemorating the 200th anniversary of his birth. Here are the key details:Planning and Organization: The George Washington Bicentennial Commission had been established by President Calvin Coolidge and Congress way back in 1924 to oversee the celebrations taking place around the country. On December 2, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed a joint resolution that established a commission to oversee the bicentennial of George Washington's birth in 1932.Timing and Context: In the worst depths of the Great Depression in 1932, the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth was a reason for the United States and its citizens to celebrate. Many cities chose to schedule their celebrations around the 4th of July.Commemorative Items: The Washington Bicentennial stamps of 1932 are postage stamps issued by the United States government in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of U.S. President George Washington's birth. Twelve stamps were issued as a collection, with each one depicting the President in a different period in his life. In 1932, a set of twelve stamps were issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. Each classically engraved stamp is based on a historical portrait or artwork.Scale of Celebration: The celebration of the bicentennial of the birth of George Washington in 1932 is perhaps the largest public demonstration of singularity of purpose the world has ever seen.Leadership: Under the leadership of Representative Sol Bloom of New York, a Democrat, the commission coordinated nationwide activities. To ensure intellectual rigor, the commission employed Alfred Bushnell Hart, Harvard University professor and former AHA president, as advisory historian.The bicentennial provided Americans with a unifying patriotic celebration during the challenging times of the Great Depression, honoring the nation's founding father through various commemorative events, stamps, and programs across the country.

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