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May 2008

Flags 24/7 stamps

Flag StampsThe U.S. Postal Service will issue 42-cent Flags 24/7 definitive stamps in four designs April 18 in Washington, D.C.

Each of the stamps features a painting by Laura Stutzman, of Mountain Lake Park, Md., of a flag flying at a different time of day – sunrise, noon, sunset and night.

In 1942, Congress passed a resolution establishing a code of flag etiquette. The code states in part that the American flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset every day, weather permitting, but especially on days of national importance like Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Congress also decided that “when a patriotic effect is desired,” the flag can be flown through the night if properly lit. Although compliance is voluntary, public observation of the code’s measures is widespread throughout the nation.

For first-day cancellations, stamps may be affixed to self-addressed envelopes and sent to FLAGS 24/7 STAMPS, POSTMASTER, SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS, PO BOX 92282, WASHINGTON DC 20090-9998. Orders must be postmarked by June 19.


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