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Dan McLellan

@danmc63.bsky.social

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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist for 36 years Owner of McLellan Pediatic Homecare Happily married to a wonderful man 🏳️‍🌈 Proud dad of two grown children I collect stamps and am learning classical guitar Atheist

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 5h

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 19, 1789, John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Scott # 1046- issued 1958

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 5h

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 18, 1997, the Women in Military Service for America Memorial (WIMSA) was officially dedicated in Arlington County, VA

Scott # 3174 - issued 1997

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans protect pedophiles - one of many excellent #nokings signs from yesterday’s protest

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 2d

#nokings #nokingswheatridge

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 2d

#nokingsdaywheatridge #nokings #colorado

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 2d

@aaronparnas.bsky.social
#nokingswhestridge

In Wheatridge Colorado

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 2d

#nokingswheatridge

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 2d

Who’s protesting today and where?

I will be! Colorado!

#nokings

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 3d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 17, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation establishing the Department of Education.

Scott # 1833 - issued 1980

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 3d

That meeting led to the creation of the United Way of America.

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 3d

🧵A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 6, 1887, a priest, two ministers, and a rabbi met in Denver, CO to find a way to better help their struggling community.

Scott # 2275 - issued 1987

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 5d

which he did shortly after.

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 5d

🧵A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 15, 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote a letter to presidential nominee Abraham Lincoln suggesting he grow a beard,

Scott # 1113- issued 1959

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 5d

stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest person ever nominated to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Scott # 1771 - issued 1979

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 5d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Navy.

Scott # 1354- issued 1968

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 7d

We saw “Shucked” yesterday at the Denver Center for Performing Arts yesterday. It was fun and very corny!!
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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 8d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 12, 1901, the Executive Mansion, the president’s official residence and workplace, was renamed the White House.

Scott # 809 - issued 1938

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 8d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 11, 1884, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City, NY.

Scott # 2105 - issued 1984

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 10d

He is the second most recorded jazz musician after Duke Ellington

Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 10d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 10, 1917, jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Sphere Monk was born in Rocky Mount, NC.
Scott # 2990 - issued 1995

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 11d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 9, 1994, the USPS released its first joint-issue stamps with China.

Scott # 2867-68 - issued 1994

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 12d

A stamp from my collection that has relevance to this date in history (2025).

On October 8, 1793, statesman, merchant, accused smuggler, and patriot John Hancock died at his home in Boston, MA

Scott # 1691-94- issued 1976

#philately #thisstampinhistory #stampcollecting #stamps

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Dan McLellan @danmc63.bsky.social · 13d

Love me some old fashioned trolling

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 15d

Americans are paying more for groceries and electricity, and now their health care premiums are rising too. Republicans need to stop being a rubber stamp for President Trump and start working with us to protect the health care tax credits millions depend on.

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 15d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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