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DID YOU KNOW? Did you know the legendary Delta blues musician and Hazlehurst, Mississippi native Robert Johnson is the first and only person born in Hazlehurst to be featured on a United States postage stamp? It happened 32 years ago on this very day, September 17, 1994, when the United States Postal Service honored Robert Johnson with a 29-cent commemorative postage stamp. For a man whose life was short, Robert Johnson left a musical legacy that has lasted for generations. Born in Hazlehurst in 1911, Johnson became one of the most influential figures in the history of the blues. His recordings, his distinctive guitar style, and the mystery surrounding his life helped make him a legendary figure whose influence can still be heard in music today. But the significance of that postage stamp goes beyond music. It was a moment when the United States officially recognized the legacy of a Black Mississippi musician whose roots began right here in Hazlehurst. From the streets of Hazlehurst to the pages of American history, Robert Johnson’s name has traveled far beyond the Mississippi Delta. 📬 A 29-cent stamp. A lifetime of music. A legacy that became American history. Take a few minutes and watch this short video as we look back at the day Robert Johnson became a part of the United States Postal Service’s history. 🎶 Robert Johnson — Hazlehurst’s Blues Legend. #RobertJohnson #RobertJohnsonBlues #HazlehurstMississippi #DeltaBlues #MississippiBlues #BlackHistory #MississippiHistory #AmericanMusicHistory #USPostalService #BluesLegend #HazlehurstHistory
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