1980 Learning Never Ends Block of 4 15c Postage Stamps - MNH, OG - Sc# 1833a

On September 12, 1980 in Washington DC; the Post Office Dept issued this stamp recognizing the United States Department of Education. Earlier in 1980, the US government, under President Jimmy Carter, created the Department of Education Organization Act, with the objective to ensure access to and improve the quality of education throughout the country. The primary function are to establish policy for, administer and coordinate most federal assistance to education.