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Who was the first black american to be honored on a postage stamp?

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Booker T. Washington Postage Stamp. On April 7, 1940, the Post Office Department (POD) issued a stamp honoring African-American educator Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) as part of its Famous Americans Series. The nation's first stamp to honor an African-American, it holds a unique place in American history.

Answer: Booker T. Washington

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