Sacagawea, a 29-cent Legends of the West stamp, was issued in October 1994.
November
is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor American Indians and Alaska
Natives.
The
annual observance celebrates the cultures, histories, traditions and
contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
More
than 4,000 Postal Service employees identify themselves as American Indian or
Alaska Natives. The American Indian and Alaska Native population in the United
States is about 5.2 million, according to U.S. Census data.
Many
postage stamps have been issued to honor American Indians and their
contributions. Examples include Indian Hunting Buffalo (1898), the first stamp
to portray a uniquely Native American theme; four American Folk Art stamps
(1977); and 10 Art of the American Indian stamps.
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