About This Stamp
This National Capital Sesquicentennial issue stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the establishment of National Capital of Washington, D.C. This stamp features the United States Capitol Building. The building contains the chambers of the House of Representative and the Senate, which comprise the legislative branch of the United States Government.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: November 22, 1950
First Day of Issue Location: Washington, DC