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Patriotic Covers
World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"America Will Win
Surely each man has as strong a motive now to preserve our liberties as each had then to establish them —Abraham Lincoln"
Moving quotes from Abraham Lincoln were adapted to the contemporary conflict with Fascism in this cachet by Walter Poppenger. The serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking from the U.S. Army's Camp Crowder, Missouri. Postmarked Camp Crowder, Missouri, September 15, 1942.
Date:
September 15, 1942
Markings:
CAMP CROWDER, MO. / SEP 15 / 11:30 AM / 1942 [cancel]
FREE [handwritten free franking in upper right corner]
AMERICA WILL WIN; "Surely Each Man Has / As Strong A Motive Now / To Preserve Our Liberties / As Each Had Then To / Establish Them" / ALincoln
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.73
Place of Origin:
Missouri
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
