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Celebrate the Century [Super Heroes Stamp Album] #5

DC / United States Postal Service · Series began 1998 · 1999

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Dates

Cover date: 1999
On sale: 1999
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Rick Burchett, Dan Jurgens, Butch Guice, Ron Wagner, Lee Moder, Gil Kane, Peter Krause, Dick Giordano, Sal Buscema, Craig Rousseau, Joe Staton, Trevor Von Eeden, George Freeman, Mike Collinsinks: Rick Burchett, Joe Rubinstein, Larry Mahlstedt, Keith Champagne, Dick Giordano, Tom Palmer, Wayne Faucher, Mike DeCarlo, George Freemanscript: Bronwyn Taggartcolors: Tom McCrawletters: John Costanza

Stories

World War II: The War That Shaped the Century · 2 pages
Information on World War II.
The Big Band Sound: America Swings · 2 pages
Information on the music known as the "Big Band Sound."
The Jitterbug: Jumpin' to the Jive · 2 pages
Information on the popular dance craze - The Jitterbug.
"Citizen Kane": The Greatest Movie Ever Made · 2 pages
Information on the movie "Citizen Kane" and its star George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985).
Antibiotics: The Killers That Save Lives · 2 pages
Information on antibiotics, including penicillin and streptomycin.
Women in Wartime: Keeping the Home Fires Burning · 2 pages
Information on "Rosie the Riveter" and the working woman during World War II.
The GI Bill: America Says Thanks · 2 pages
Information on the GI Bill which set up funds to enable veterans to go to school and restart their live on the right foot.
Harry S. Truman: The Buck Stopped There · 2 pages
Information on Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972), the 33rd President of the United States (April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953).
The Baby Boom: Population Explosion · 1 pages
Information on the population increase of the United States from 1946 to 1964.
Craze: Spineless Wonders · 1 pages
Information on the Slinky toy.
Form, Function, and Politics: The International Style of Architecture · 2 pages
Information on the world's cultural influences on architecture.
Abstract Expressionsism: New Art Makes a Splash · 2 pages
Information on the art form Abstract Expressionism and Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956).
"A Streetcar Named Desire": The New Naturalism · 2 pages
Information on Thomas Lanier Williams (March 26, 1911 – February 25, 1983) and his play "A Streetcar Named Desire" that appealed to a new, mature theatergoer by offering social commentary that combined realistic dialogue with dramiatic symbolism.
Racism Strikes Out: Jackie Robinson · 2 pages
Information on baseball player Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972).
Network TV Don't Touch That Dial · 2 pages
Information on Televison which unseated Radio as the primary home entertainment.