1126: "Sealed with Hope: How Christmas Stamps Fought Tuberculosis”

HistoryPodcast

Dec 9

Written By JC

Interesting Things with JC #1126: "Sealed with Hope: How Christmas Stamps Fought Tuberculosis" - What if a penny stamp could save lives? In 1907, Christmas Seals were introduced to fund the fight against tuberculosis, transforming a holiday tradition into a public health revolution. Discover the remarkable story of how festive stamps became a symbol of hope.

Christmas Seals historyTuberculosis fundraising 1900sEmily Bissell TB campaignAmerican Red Cross holiday stampsPublic health Christmas traditionsHistory of TB preventionEarly 20th-century philanthropyChristmas Seals and public health

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