Martha Washington was a woman ahead of her time. As the wife of the first president of the United States, she had a unique role in American history. But did you know that Martha Washington was also the first American woman to be featured on a U.S. postage stamp? That’s right – her image was chosen in 1902 for a series of stamps honoring the wives of U.S. presidents. Not only was this a historic moment for women’s representation in American culture, but it also solidified Martha Washington’s importance as an icon of American independence and leadership.
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