Stamp Collection Sherman, Grant, Sheridan

Description

issued 1937 to 1937

Civil War Heroes on a Stamp: Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan Ride Again (1937)

In 1937, the United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring three pivotal figures of the Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Philip Sheridan. This stamp, designated as Scott Catalogue #787, not only served as a piece of postage but also paid tribute to the military leadership that secured Union victory.

The Men on the Stamp:

• Ulysses S. Grant: The unassuming general rose to become the supreme commander of the Union Army. Grant’s relentless strategies and dogged determination are credited with ultimately wearing down the Confederacy. Following the war, Grant served two terms as the 18th President of the United States.
• William Tecumseh Sherman: A brilliant strategist known for his aggressive tactics, Sherman is most famous for his “March to the Sea,” a ruthless campaign that devastated Confederate infrastructure and morale.
• Philip Sheridan : A skilled cavalry commander, Sheridan played a key role in securing vital victories in the Shenandoah Valley, a crucial source of supplies for the Confederate army in the east.

Controversy and Collectibility:

While the stamp celebrated the Union triumph, it wasn’t without its critics. Sherman’s scorched-earth tactics in the South remained a source of anger for some, particularly in Georgia and South Carolina. Despite the controversy, the stamp served as a historical marker, recognizing the significant contributions of these generals.