World War II Patriotic cover

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Object Details

Artist

Walter T. Poppenger

Description

"Deep In Our Hearts ... The Valor Of Bataan"

The fall of Bataan in the Philippines and the ensuing forced march of U.S. prisoners of war helped to galvanize the American people's desire for victory. United States two-cent Scott 907 and one-cent Scott 908 are affixed to this cachet cover postmarked New York, New York, April 17, 1943. Walter Poppenger of Akron, Ohio, produced this cachet.

Date

April 17, 1943

Object number

2002.2035.70

Type

Covers & Associated Letters

Medium

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions

Height x Width: 3 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (8.89 × 16.51 cm)

Place of Destination

New York

Place of Origin

New York

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source

National Postal Museum

Topic

World War II (1939-1945)

Covers & Letters

Metadata Usage

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Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm895ed20ea-00ff-4640-b754-4d8d89a3d0db

Record ID

npm_2002.2035.70