Walter F. George Commemorative Stamp

On Nov. 5, 1960, the U.S. Post Office issued a 4-cent stamp honoring the late Walter F. George. First-day-of-release ceremonies were held in his hometown of Vienna, Georgia. Interestingly, the stamp's release did not come on either the anniversary of his birth or death. Also, the release came just three years and 3 months after George's death. The Postal Service has since adopted rules that with the exception of a deceased president, no person can be shown on a stamp until at least ten years after their death.

Walter F. George was born in Webster County, Georgia on Jan. 29, 1878. In 1901, he obtained a law degree from Mercer University and began practicing law in Vienna, Georgia. In 1907, he became a superior court prosecutor, then judge, followed by election to the Georgia Court of Appeals and to the Georgia Supreme Court. In 1922, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served six terms. In 1957, he became Pres. Eisenhower's special representative to NATO as well as foreign policy advisor to the president. George died on Aug. 4, 1957 in hometown of Vienna.

Go to Georgia on Stamps page

Go to GeorgiaInfo table of contents