This commemorative set of three stamps was issued by the Republic of Togo in March 1962 to mark the official visit of President Sylvanus Olympio to the United States, where he met with President John F. Kennedy. The designs feature portraits of both leaders alongside the U.S. Capitol Building, symbolizing diplomatic relations between the young African republic and the U.S. Each denomination (0.50fr, 1fr, and 2fr) is printed in different colors (ochre, blue, and red), produced by De La Rue. These stamps are historically significant as they highlight one of the earliest U.S.-Togo state visits during the post-independence period. Highly sought after by collectors of African independence, U.S. presidential, and diplomatic history themes