World War II Patriotic cover

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Object Details

Description

"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"

Patrick Henry's words continue to ring out in this cachet depicting the Statue of Liberty, the Flag, and the V for Victory. A three-cent United States Scott 721 is tied to this cover with the boxed slogan Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Postmarked Chicago, Illinois, October 4, 1941. The reverse side has a large label promoting International Philatelic Week, November 9 to 15, 1941. This cachet with a 1940 copyright was designed by Jacques Minkus of New York City.

Date

October 4, 1941

Object number

2002.2035.407

Type

Covers & Associated Letters

Medium

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Place of Destination

Illinois

Place of Origin

Illinois

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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/hm889158ec5-12c4-4621-8595-3949b38821c9

Record ID

npm_2002.2035.407