European tour of Pres. Tubman in 1956

    Liberia  1958.06.15

    In issue: Stamp(s): 7   

    Printing: engraving with offset

  • Number by catalogue:  Michel: 520   Yvert: 347   Scott: 368  

    Perforation type: 10 ½x10 ½

    Subject:

    5 cents. Coat of Arms ща Liberia, the flag of Holland and the greatest symbol of the state - a windmill.

    Additional:

    *William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman (November 29, 1895 – July 23, 1971) was a Liberian politician. He was the 19th President of Liberia, serving from his election in 1944 until his death in 1971.

    Tubman is regarded as the "father of modern Liberia"; his presidency was marked by attracting sufficient foreign investment to modernize the economy and infrastructure. During his tenure, Liberia experienced a period of prosperity. He also led a policy of national unity in order to reduce the social and political differences between his fellow Americo-Liberians and the indigenous Liberians. However, during his tenure, he became increasingly authoritarian in his exercise of power.

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    This information has been taken from Wikipedia