The United States Postal Service (USPS) commemorates the American flag with a new stamp released in 2019. This stamp celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first U.S. stamps to feature the image of Old Glory, the 10¢ yellow and 30¢ ultramarine & carmine Eagle, Shield and Flags Pictorial issues of 1869 (Scott 116 & 121).
The new horizontally-formatted Forever stamp showcases a photographic image of a U.S. flag waving proudly atop the flagpoles near the end of Chicago’s Navy Pier. The photograph, taken by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá, captures the flag fluttering in a lively May breeze.
The American flag is the most recognizable symbol of the United States, representing its values and ideals. This stamp pays tribute to the enduring significance of Old Glory and its representation of the patriotism of the American people.
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