| Millions of Americans celebrated the inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th U.S. President. In his inaugural address President Obama said, “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — honesty and hard work, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history.”
Liberia released this beautiful mint sheet of 9 the day after his historic election victory. This inspiring sheet incorporates a photo-quality image of President Obama along with patriotic symbols of our democracy - the American Flag, Presidential Seal and the White House! Actual sheet size: 5 x 7 1/2 inches.
"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."
Barack Obama Victory Speech
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Liberia’s relationship with the United States dates back to 1822 when freed slaves from the United States established settlements in this West African nation.
Historically, Liberia has enjoyed the support and unofficial cooperation of the United States government. Liberia’s government was modeled after that of the United States and its capital of Monrovia, was named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe.
Liberia has honored many American Presidents on postage stamps over the years and was the first country to issue an official postage stamp honoring Barack Obama’s historic election victory over John McCain.
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