President Harry Truman signed into law the Economic Recovery
Program, also known as the Marshall Plan, which would provide
over $13 billion in aid to post-war Europe.

President Harry Truman signs the Economic Assistance Act.

Gen. George Marshall, who proposed the Marshall Plan

Patrick Henry was an orator and politician who led the movement for
independence in Virginia in the 1770s. The Founding Father is best
remembered for his “Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” speech.

1961 issue

Costa Rica flag

Heavy security was ever present for President Kennedy while in Costa Rica

Winston Churchill’s famous "Sinews of Peace" (popularly called the"Iron Curtain" speech) was delivered at Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri.