1957 President Ramon Magsasay

On March 17, 1957 President Ramon Magsaysay was killed in a plane crash on Mt. Manunggal, Cebu. An estimated 5 million people attended Magsaysay's burial on March 31, 1957. Vice-President Carlos Garcia assumed the presidency to serve out the last eight months of Magsaysay's term.

A memorial stamp for President Magsaysay was issued on August 31, 1957, the 50th anniversary of his birth. The Magsaysay stamp was printed by the American Bank Note. Co.

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United States Magsaysay Commemorative Stamp

On August 31, 1957, the United States issued a stamp commemorating President Magsaysay, the first in a series honoring foreign "Champions of Liberty".

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