Postal Stamps

Click to see a large view.	When the public first demanded a stamp commemorating the Flag Raising picture, the US Post Office initially rejected the idea out of hand. "No living person(s) can appear on a US stamp," they replied. But the public demand was so great that Congress pushed for the stamp. It was issued just five months after the Flag-Raising. On the day of issue, people stood patiently in lines stretching for city blocks on a sweltering July day in 1945 for a chance to buy the beloved stamp. For many years, this was the biggest selling stamp in the history of the US Post Office. (Over 137 million sold.)
Click to see a large view.	A retouched copy of the original photograph. Issued in 1995 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first Iwo Jima stamp.

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bill shewdoor | February 6, 2010 5:48 PM | Reply

God Bless All The People Who Fought In WWII

CAPT.JULIAN UGALDE (AIRLINE RET PILOT) | January 20, 2010 10:00 PM | Reply

I remember this picture at 10 yrs old,a great victory,congratulations.I think we owe all the people who fought the WWII our appreciaton of life,'cause thank to you we are free!. GOD BLESS ALL.

micah | November 17, 2009 10:59 AM | Reply

i juist love these pictures very nice.!.!.!.

Postal Stamps

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