Front:
Mary McLeod Bethune
Pieck Leritage US.22
1985
20066
DC
Back:
MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE
First Day of Issue: March 5, 1985
First Issue Location: Washington, D.C.
A noted American educator, Mary McLeod Bethune was
instrumental in the advancement of blacks during the
first half of this century. The daughter of former slaves,
Mary Bethune decided at an early age to dedicate her
life to helping American blacks overcome the injustices
and problems they faced. To achieve this goal, she
focused her efforts on improving the quality of black
education. By 1904 she had founded the Daytona Nor-
mal and Industrial Institute for Girls in Daytona, Florida.
Bethune immersed herself in programs which enhanced
the dignity of all black people. She not only founded the
National Council of Negro Women but directed the
Division of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Adminis-
tration from 1936 to 1943. As an expert on interracial
relations, Bethune participated in the San Francisco Con-
ference which organized the United Nations in 1945.
In celebration of Black Women's History Month, the
United States issued this commemorative stamp honoring
Mary McLeod Bethune.
No. 85-11
©1985 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Lois Hatcher.
