Benjamin Spock – Pediatrician & Author – Signed United Nations Anti-Malaria First Day Co

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Benjamin Spock signed First Day Cover commemorating the United Nations Anti-Malaria campaign, issued March 30, 1962, and postmarked United Nations, New York. The cover features UN postage from the Decade of Development series and an ArtCraft cachet illustrating malaria research and global public health efforts undertaken in cooperation with the World Health Organization. Spock’s signature appears prominently in ink across the lower portion of the cover.

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Benjamin Spock (1903–1998) was an American pediatrician and author whose book Baby and Child Care became one of the best-selling parenting guides of all time. His approach emphasized trust in parental instincts and a more compassionate understanding of child development. Beyond medicine, Spock was an outspoken public figure and activist, particularly on issues related to war and social justice. His influence extended well beyond pediatrics, shaping American family life for generations.

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