On 30th November 2012. the USPS issued a set of 6 stamps to commemorate the achievements of Lady Bird Jonhson, who is best remembered for awakening the nation’s environmental conscience.
With the help and encouragement of philanthropist Mary Lasker, she organized a committee that raised private funds to plant trees and flowering plants in the monumental areas of the nation's capital. Her efforts prompted local businesses and others in Washington, D.C., to begin beautification efforts in less touristy neighborhoods. She also encouraged community involvement in efforts to improve public spaces, schoolyards, and parks.
And while you may wonder how this fits into today's topic of "P" on Sunday Stamps... 5 of the stamps in the set bear the message "Plant for..." so I thought it would be an appropriate choice :)
I do believe that we can make our places of living more beautiful by planting more trees and flowers instead of building more and more buildings in an already concrete jungle.
Check out today's Sunday Stamps to see what others have come up with for the letter P :)
I’ve always liked that set. Have not seen it in a long long time.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with planting more trees and flowers. I hadn't seen the whole series, only the one with the cherry blossoms.
ReplyDeleteI have only got one of those, and I didn't know there were a whole series. Beautiful designs, indeed!
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with "plant for...". Not sure that I can fit more plants at home, though. No, just kidding: there's is always place for one more plant!
Lovely set and a person who made a difference to the environment.
ReplyDeleteOne of the great sets from the USA.
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