# 5456 - 2020 First-Class Forever Stamp - Statehood: Maine Bicentennial
U.S. #5456
2020 55¢ Maine Statehood
The United States Postal Service recognized the 200th anniversary of Maine's statehood in 2020 with a new Forever stamp. The design featured an oil painting by noted American Realist artist Edward Hopper. Hopper was inspired by the rocky coastlines of New England and spent much of his life painting what he saw there.
Today, Maine is a state most known for its rugged natural beauty. The northernmost state east of the Great Lakes is home to vast pine forests, teh granite mountains of Acadia National Park, and, of course, its picturesque coastlines. All of these features draw millions of people to Maine each year. Whether you want to enjoy a summer day at the beach, a hike through the woods, or even a snowy ski trip, Maine has it all. It's nicknamed "Vacationland" for a good reason.
Birth Of Margaret C. Smith
Smith’s great-grandfather had served in the War of 1812 and her grandfather served in the Civil War. She was the oldest of six children and began working at a local variety store when she was 12 years old. In high school, Smith was on the girls’ basketball team and worked as an operator at a telephone company. It was there that she met her future husband, Clyde Smith, who was 21 years her senior.
After high school Smith worked a variety of jobs. She taught, coached a basketball team, and worked for the telephone company and a newspaper. She also joined and co-founded some women’s organizations. When Smith’s husband was elected to the US House of Representatives in 1936, she joined him in Washington. There she worked as his secretary, managing his office, helping to write his speeches, and more.
During her later years in office, Smith supported the Vietnam War and was a member of the Senate Aeronautical and Space Committee. One NASA official said that the US wouldn’t have placed a man on the moon if it hadn’t been for Smith. She also voted for the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, 1964, and 1968. Until 1981, she held a Senate record of 2,941 consecutive roll call votes. She lost her only election in 1972, after which she worked as a teacher at several colleges. Smith received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989. She died on May 29, 1995
U.S. #5456
2020 55¢ Maine Statehood
The United States Postal Service recognized the 200th anniversary of Maine's statehood in 2020 with a new Forever stamp. The design featured an oil painting by noted American Realist artist Edward Hopper. Hopper was inspired by the rocky coastlines of New England and spent much of his life painting what he saw there.
Today, Maine is a state most known for its rugged natural beauty. The northernmost state east of the Great Lakes is home to vast pine forests, teh granite mountains of Acadia National Park, and, of course, its picturesque coastlines. All of these features draw millions of people to Maine each year. Whether you want to enjoy a summer day at the beach, a hike through the woods, or even a snowy ski trip, Maine has it all. It's nicknamed "Vacationland" for a good reason.
Birth Of Margaret C. Smith
Smith’s great-grandfather had served in the War of 1812 and her grandfather served in the Civil War. She was the oldest of six children and began working at a local variety store when she was 12 years old. In high school, Smith was on the girls’ basketball team and worked as an operator at a telephone company. It was there that she met her future husband, Clyde Smith, who was 21 years her senior.
After high school Smith worked a variety of jobs. She taught, coached a basketball team, and worked for the telephone company and a newspaper. She also joined and co-founded some women’s organizations. When Smith’s husband was elected to the US House of Representatives in 1936, she joined him in Washington. There she worked as his secretary, managing his office, helping to write his speeches, and more.
During her later years in office, Smith supported the Vietnam War and was a member of the Senate Aeronautical and Space Committee. One NASA official said that the US wouldn’t have placed a man on the moon if it hadn’t been for Smith. She also voted for the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, 1964, and 1968. Until 1981, she held a Senate record of 2,941 consecutive roll call votes. She lost her only election in 1972, after which she worked as a teacher at several colleges. Smith received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989. She died on May 29, 1995