Franklin Delano Roosevelt was an avid collector

FDR began collecting stamps as a child, continuing this hobby throughout adulthood and into the White House. His family informed reporters that FDR spent time with his collection every day, and he mentioned in interviews that concentrating on his stamp collection was quite calming for him. Even as president, FDR sat with his collection during the intervals between calls and meetings. FDR promoted collecting as a pastime since it wasn't physically demanding but it provided a ton of intellectual stimulation and stress alleviation for polio survivors.

The way the FDR stamp collection was portrayed in the media is one of its intriguing aspects. Since his passing, more than 80 nations have created their own postal stamps to honor FDR, who was well known for his collection. Even postal stamps featuring FDR and his stamp collection have been produced by Monaco, Yemen, the Philippines, and Turks & Caicos.

The value of the FDR stamp collection changed during the turbulent 1930s, when politics all around the world were in disarray. Historians have highlighted that seeing FDR calmly ordering his stamps from around the world was reassuring at a time when political tensions were high. The White House released many images of FDR with his collection.