For many years, this was the biggest selling stamp in the history of the US Post Office. (Over 137 million sold.)
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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.) |
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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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