U.S. #712 commemorates the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington. It was painted by famed artist John Trumbull in 1780 – years before Trumbull met Washington. It is believed to have been based on a portrait by Charles W. Peale.
Washington Bicentennial
On January 1, 1932, the US Post Office Department issued a set of 12 stamps honoring the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth.
The Post Office officially announced their plans for the set of stamps in November 1930. Early on, they had grand ideas for the set.