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A STAMP FOR SUSANNA

2/12/2022

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TEACHERS AND PARENTS: This is neat!

My friend Karen Greenwald wrote a book about an important-but-forgotten historic woman, Susanna Salter, the first woman elected mayor in the USA. It was a vote that reverberated around the world!

Now, Karen has created a letter writing campaign to the USPS to get A STAMP FOR SUSANNA, giving her some of the recognition she deserves. PLUS, teachers can win a virtual school visit from an author.
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Very cool project to do with kids--check out more on how you can help PUT HER STAMP ON HISTORY here.
Karen inspired me to write a letter as well. Here is a copy: 

Stamp Development
Attn: Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300
Washington, DC 20260-3501


 Feb 12, 2022

 Re: Commemorative Stamp
       Susanna Salter


 To Whom It May Concern:

As the first woman elected mayor in the USA, Susanna Salter put an essential stamp on history. Her election in 1887 opened a door for the women who would come afterward to also serve in public office. 

Thousands of people worldwide heard about the election and wrote while she was in office. Mayor Salter only made a $1.00 salary for her service, yet she wrote back, paying for all the paper and stamps out of her own pocket! 

But today, few have heard of Susanna Salter. Without knowing our past, it is hard to reach our fullest potential for the future. It would be a fantastic and appropriate way for more people to learn about Mayor Salter if the United States Postal Service honored her with a commemorative stamp. 

Therefore, I respectfully request that you consider Susanna Salter for an upcoming design. 

Sincerely,

Carrie Karnes-Fannin
​www.carriekarnesfannin.com 



2 Comments
Steena Hernandez
2/12/2022 11:51:52 am

Carrie, how great that you wrote a letter too! I agree that Susanna Salter should have her own stamp! I’m going to share this with my son’s third grade teacher, and hope she can get the class involved. Thanks for sharing!

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Carrie Karnes-Fannin
2/12/2022 01:23:35 pm

That is a great idea! It would make a fun class project.

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