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Washington Statehood

Series: Statehood

First Day of Issue Date: February 22, 1989

First Day of Issue Location: Olympia, WA

About This Stamp

This issuance featuring Mount Rainier celebrated Washington's statehood. It was issued on the 100th anniversary of Washington becoming America's 42nd state, which was also George Washington's birthday.

First Day of Issue Ceremony

First Day of Issue Date: February 22, 1989
First Day of Issue Location: Olympia, WA

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