Father Theodore Hesburgh Stamp
Reverend theodore martin hesburgh was born on may 25 1917 in syracuse new york.
Father theodore hesburgh stamp. Postal service honors the reverend father theodore m. The panel is accompanied by a block of four father theodore hesburgh forever stamps in a protective acetate mount. 2017 49c father theodore hesburgh sheet. Based on a 1980 photograph the 49 cent forever stamp features an image of father hesburgh against a backdrop of the iconic golden dome with the words fr.
Ted hesburgh forever usa printed below. After attending most holy rosary high school he enrolled in the holy cross seminary at notre dame. 49 1 ounce first class letter rate forever. Notre dame the u s.
The portrait is based on a 1980 photograph taken by notre dame staff photographer bruce harlan. Hesburgh during a dedication ceremony on the campus of the university of notre dame where he served as president for 35 years. Father hesburgh was considered one of the most important educational religious and civic leaders of the 20th century. You ll see a likeness that exudes the warmth and openness father hesburgh was known for brennan said of the portrait.
Hesburgh c s c longtime president of the university of notre dame and a dedicated champion of civil rights and other social issues. Hesburgh knew he wanted to be a priest since he was six years old. 15 000 000 stamps father theodore hesburgh. Pane of 20 1 design self adhesive.
Postal service today issued a new forever stamp honoring father theodore m. The stamp art features an oil on panel painting of father theodore hesburgh standing on the campus of the university of notre dame.