FACTS & FIGURES

The stamp was issued on October 18, 1926, to commemorate ‘the Battle of White Plains’ during the American Revolution. The Battle of White Plains was a battle in the British campaign to gain control of New York and New Jersey, fought on Monday, October 28, 1776, near White Plains, New York.

After the fall of New York City to the British and following the retreat of George Washington's (1732-1799) Continental Army northwards, British General William Howe (1729-1814) landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route. Alerted to this move, Washington retreated farther, establishing a position in the village of White Plains but failed to establish firm control over local high ground. Ordered by Washington to ‘do the best you can,’ the Americans fortified the place and awaited the enemy while Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) placed his two-gun battery in a commanding position near the hill’s highest point...

PRINT SPECIFICATIONS

 Page Dimensions: 270mm X 297mm

 Compatible with: All Lighthouse 13-Rings Binders

 Paper type: Heavy Acid-Free Cardboard 240gr/sq.m

 Paper Color: Cream

 Printing Method: Professional Offset                                      

 Text Language:  English                                            

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