Whitney Moore Young, Jr. was an effective civil rights leader who served as executive director of the National Urban League for 10 years.
In 1969, he received the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom. This stamp was issued January 30, 1981
This is the 4th stamp issued in the Black Heritage series.
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This stamp was also designed by Jerry Pickney.
