At school many years ago I studied American history but only the War of Independence. So in checking my stamps for today I never knew that Texas was once a part of Mexico and even existed for a short while as the independent Republic of Texas. It was only in 1845 that Congress approved it to become a member of the United States.
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| USA Texas State Centennial - 29 October 1945 Flags of USA and Texas |
During the American Revolution a group of Green Mountain Boys lead by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 from the British. A commemorative stamp was issued ii 1955.
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| Map of Fort Ticonderoga, Ethan Allen and Artillery - 18 September 1955 |
But when it comes to historic buildings Great Britain has -
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| Great Britain - 1 March 1978 The Tower of London |
The White Tower was built by William the Conqueror in 1078.
Even older is the discovery made by Howard Carter in 1992 in the Valley of the Kings.
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| Great Britain - 26 April 1972 Statue of Tutankhamun |
For other 'T' stamps visit Sunday-stamps-t. where there will be others to admire.
