The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating the U.S. flag with this stamp in coils of 100.
Reminiscent of the 50 flaas encircling the Washington Monument, these three U,S, flaas are shown as if on poles arranged in acircular formation. The flags, shown from a low-angle perspective, bilowing in the wind, evoke a sense of reverence and honor.
The American flag has long symbolized the strength and spirit of our nation. ln 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued aproclamation establishing june 14 as Flag Day, which Congress officially designated in August 1949. Today, the American flagremains a powerful symbol.
The American flag has many nicknames, including the “Stars and Stripes," the "Star-Spangled Banner," and "Old Glory," and hasseen many variations during the history
of the United States. The current flag has 13 alternating red and white stripes, symbolzingthe 13 British colonies that declared independence from Great Britain and
became the first states in the country, Fifty white stars,one for each state in the Union, lie in a field of blue.
Laura Stutzman was the stamp desianer and illustrator, Ethel Kessler was the art director.
The U.S.Flags stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp, This Forever stamp will alwavs be eaual in value to the curent First-Class Mail® one-ounce price.
Made in the USA.
