About This Stamp
Walt Whitman (1819–1892) appears on the 5-cent Famous American Poets stamp, issued February 20, 1940. Whitman was one of the few poets of his era to depart from a conservative style, making frequent use of rambling blank verse and free verse. His prolific output culminated in the anthology "Leaves of Grass."
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: February 20, 1940
First Day of Issue Location: Camden, NJ