POW's first commemorated with Scott number 1422
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Accounts of the treatment and mistreatment of US prisoners of war in Vietnam and other countries are recounted. Various international convention for the proper treatment of prisoners are noted. The stamp with Scott number 1421 issued in 1970 honored disabled veterans.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Remember the Vin Fiz?
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Cal Rodgers was the first man to fly across the Continental US. Armour Meat Packing Co sponsored Rodgers' trip in 1911, and advertised the soft drink, Vin Fiz, which was made by Armour, on his airplane.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Thomas Jefferson is honored on a U.S. stamp
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The Postal Service issued a 29-cent stamp in honor of the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birthday. Jefferson's life and the ceremonies surrounding the 1993 birthday observance are discussed.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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