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World War II Patriotic cover
Description:
"Let's Go! U.S.A. ... Remember Pearl Harbor!"
Uncle Sam stands above a fallen soldier with a Japanese sword in his back in this cachet by Artcraft (Washington Stamp Exchange) of Newark, New Jersey. One letter (2002.2035.513.2) is associated with this serviceman's cover sent under Free Franking. The cover passed inspection by an Army censor — there are stamped examiner marks on both the front and back.
Postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, January 18, 1943, APO. The return address cites APO #681, care of Postmaster, New York, New York.
Date:
January 18, 1943
Markings:
U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE / JAN / 18 / 1943 / P.M. / APO [cancel]
LET'S GO! / U.S.A. / REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR! [cachet]
PASSED BY / U S / 22061 / ARMY EXAMINER [censor handstamp on reverse side]
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Museum ID:
2002.2035.513
Place of Origin:
New York
Place of Destination:
Illinois
Collection:
