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Why did Mae c jemison have a stamp?

Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman to travel into space. She was a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. In 2002, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp in her honor.

The stamp features a photograph of Jemison taken during her spaceflight. She is wearing a blue flight suit and a big smile. The stamp also includes the words "Mae Jemison" and "First African-American Woman in Space."

Jemison's stamp is a reminder of her groundbreaking achievement and her role as an inspiration to young people of all backgrounds. She has said that she hopes her stamp will help to "change the face of science" and encourage more women and minorities to pursue careers in science and technology.

Jemison's stamp is just one of many stamps that the United States Postal Service has issued to honor African-American achievements. Other stamps in the series include those featuring Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama.