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WASHINGTON, Presidential campaign memorabilia ,
patriotism and the history of Old Glory will be highlighted Jan.

The five stamp designs are:
* a 19th-century hand-painted carving of a woman proudly holding aloft a
sword and flag;

* an 1888 presidential campaign badge with a photograph of Benjamin
Harrison;

* the top portion of a silk bookmark that was woven at the World's
Columbian Exposition in 1893;

* an example of 20th-century folk art featuring Uncle Sam riding a high
wheel bicycle; and

* a modern folding fan with a flag design.
In this small booklet, we offer a representative sampling .

About the Critical Issues RoundTable

The "Critical Issues Roundtable" is an informal non-partisan group
of retired senior military leaders in the greater Washington DC area
who meet regularly to discuss contemporary issues of national
importance and, where appropriate, offer ideas and public-policy
recommendations in the form of white papers or direct communications
with target audiences.

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Flag cancellations were widely
adopted from the Spanish-American War through World War I. In the 1920s,
rising sentiment against uncontrolled representations , and concern over the
lack of uniformity in the banner itself, prompted patriotic groups to
formulate flag code etiquettes. Like the George Washington portrait on the dollar bill,
the rural couple in Grant Wood's American Gothic, and the Statue of Liberty,
the symbolic and graphically appealing design of the U.codeofsupport. Many of those signing the Log are dedicating
their endorsements to service members past and present, including
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters .

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usps. Patriotic postcards were especially
popular throughout World War I. One memorable image features a dapper Uncle Sam; sporting stars and
stripes, he has been a favorite figure since the War of 1812 . Army (AUSA), the National Association for
Uniformed Services (NAUS), and the Uniformed Services Disabled
Retirees (USDR).

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Inaugural Keepsake Set: Old Glory Prestige Booklet
Issued in 2003 and containing two pages of 10 stamps each (five designs),
the Old Glory prestige booklet vividly illustrates examples of America's
colorful patriotic heritage through nearly 100 photographs taken from
collections at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, the Smithsonian
Institution 's National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, and other
well-known collections.codeofsupport .

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The flag has appeared in patriotic displays and political
campaigns, fraternal graphics and folk art, even Indian art; it has also been
featured on war bond posters and parade decorations, postcards and postage
stamps, letterheads and sheet music, uniform patches and baseball caps.
Americans are invited to view and publicly endorse the Code of Support
by signing the Code at a specially created web site -
www.

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The colorful Inaugural Keepsake envelope is based on a Presidential
campaign postcard from the early 1900s. Specific locations will be identified soon. Sheaff also
designed the Inaugural color postmark and served as art director for the
Inaugural envelope.
The Inaugural Keepsake Set can be purchased through the Postal Store at
http://www.com/shop. Many of these were incorporated into a 1942
act of Congress establishing guidelines for the flag's use and display.

What do we Americans owe our troops in return?
The 'Code of Support' offers a way to give meaning to those words.

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The Inaugural Keepsake Set, which includes the Old
Glory Prestige stamp booklet , perfectly captures this exciting emotion that is
at the heart of our democracy," explained Potter .
The U. . And we are not at all surprised to
find flags on key chains, salt and pepper shakers , wrapping paper and folding
chairs, as well as on neckties, towels, jewelry, and penny candies. flag has often been
adapted for a variety of purposes and causes. "We asked ourselves what
these words really mean.org
to allow individuals to review the Code of Support and print out a
copy, as well as to add their individual endorsements to a publicly
viewable Log on the site.

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The Old Glory Prestige stamp booklet shows how parade decoration posters
and other patriotic displays were used to communicate to Americans while
giving us a look at how the Stars and Stripes were used to tell our nation's
story. In addition to the photographs, a comprehensive
narrative (follows release) describes the countless ways images of the flag
were used as backdrops to promote everything from patriotism to political
advertising to piggy banks. An independent federal agency, the Postal Service
makes deliveries to more than 142 million addresses every day and is the only
service provider to deliver to every address in the nation. Other national symbols -- eagles, shields, the female
personifications of Liberty, Columbia, and Freedom -- were often chosen to
evoke the grandeur and spirit of the United States. The male figure of
Brother Jonathan occasionally appeared, later followed by Yankee Doodle and
Uncle Sam. The Stars and Stripes seemed to be everywhere -- as did Uncle Sam,
Columbia, Liberty, and the American eagle -- sharing space with a host of
products .
Using flowers, political buttons, faces and countless other objects,
designers have constructed American flags in ways both wonderful and weird.

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As an added convenience during Inauguration Day activities, Washington,
DC, customers may obtain the collectibles from mobile Post Offices located in
the city's high-traffic areas. By invoking Uncle Sam or Old Glory, many
advertisers tried to imply all-American worthiness and even government
approval. Eye-catching flag-derived
patterns began to be included in American Indian art by the early 1870s, and
they became relatively common between 1880 and 1900. After the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, people from all walks of life, all
across the United States, began flying the Stars and Stripes from their home
and vehicles.

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Bush and Vice President Richard B. To add historical color, each envelope bears
an Old Glory prestige commemorative flag stamp and is packaged with an
educational stamp set containing images of the flag throughout the nation's
history, and twenty 37-cent stamps. Advance orders for the Inaugural Keepsake Set may be placed at
the Postal Store online at http://www. This $7.
The American flag is as popular now as it has ever been.

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And nothing says
that better than Old Glory -- the red, white and blue," said Postmaster
General John E.
For several decades after our nation's birth, the American flag was seen
infrequently.
An embossed tin sign for soup, circa 1900, was an advertising masterpiece of
the Victorian era as well as an anticipation of later pop art. Today, more than they have in recent decades, Americans are
displaying this powerful national symbol with pride, emotion, and a renewed
allegiance to the republic for which it stands. Major General (Ret) William Matz, president of the
National Association for Uniformed Services added, "This document
provides a meaningful response to those in the American public who ask
what they can do to support our troops and it will be an important
reference for those who are so inclined - as every American should
be.

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The set includes a specially designed Inaugural
envelope with photos of President George W. Many hundreds of patriotic postcards were
designed, and thousands of them were sold and sent. Largent, National President of the Air Force
Association.

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With standard rates and prepayment of postage, Americans took to the
mails.S."
Like the Code of Conduct, the Code of Support contains six
articles, beginning with the first article: "I am an American.
"We were most impressed with the 'Code' and are hopeful
organizations and individuals will read the code and adopt it as their
own," said Rober E.

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Following is text from the Old Glory Prestige stamp booklet that contains
nearly 80 photographs. I am committed to their perpetual
recognition, appreciation and support.

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20. Also popular
were "living flags" made up of civilians --often in bleachers -- wearing
clothing of red, white, and blue.

This category is for dealers specializing in vintage military orders, medals, and decorations.

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20, includes a special
color Inaugural postmark on a full -color envelope bearing photographs of the
President and Vice President set into a reproduction of a historic
Presidential campaign postcard.S. Moreover, today's postage rates will remain stable until at least 2006. The American flag has been prominently waved during every
United States war period since. I know
that the men and women in our Armed Forces are prepared to give their
lives to defend my country, my way of life and the blessings of
liberty throughout the world.

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During the Victorian era,
children (small, handheld flags) and politicians (stars and stripes throughout
their campaigns ) took to the American flag with gusto."

Special Web Site Allows Personal Endorsements, Dedications to
Service Members

A special web site has been established at www. "These
personal endorsements include many very moving tributes to our service
men and women," added Salisbury. Additional information can be found at
www.

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The
Post Office in President Bush's hometown, Crawford, TX, also will offer these
collectibles Jan. With annual
revenues of $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mail and
delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the
world .

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The stamps were designed and art directed by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale,
AZ. . and even the holidays of Easter and Thanksgiving
were made into flag-waving events.
Among the most popular icons of American culture, the flag and its colors
have appeared on an astounding array of items. Streamers of red, white, and
blue -- and images of the flag itself -- are used as backdrops and
centerpieces for nearly all political advertising. The Code of Support is a parallel to the
"Code of Conduct" commitment made by all military service members." Other articles pledge to
ensure our troops are not sent into harm's way without the necessary
resources, to keep faith with prisoners or those missing in action and
their families, to take care of our veterans, and, with an
acknowledgement that "our service men and women do not make national
policy, but are sworn to obey their civilian leadership and defend the
constitution," commit to "respect their faithful service to the nation
and always give them my unqualified support.

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"Despite our nation's incredible capacity for innovation and change,
tradition lies at the heart of our shared American heritage. Only during the Civil War did display of the Stars and Stripes
become commonplace. From the Civil War onward, the flag often adorned envelopes and letter
sheets alike, both personal and commercial.
Postcards are popular today, but they were nothing less than a national
craze from the 1870s to the 1940s.
Photographs of soldier formations -- meticulous arrangements of thousands
of military personnel -- were once all the rage."
The Code of Support has already received strong endorsements from
service organizations including the Air Force Association (AFA), the
Association of the U.S.

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The Postal Service
receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating
revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services. Ever since the flag
Resolution of 1777 authorized the first official flag, the stars and stripes
of Old Glory, in many variations, have graced virtually every segment of
American culture. And then we thought of the 'Code of Conduct'
to which our service members all subscribe which includes the
commitment , 'I am prepared to give my life' in defense of my country
and our way of life. In addition, The Armed Forces Communications and
Electronics Association (AFCEA) is printing upwards of 20,000 copies
of the Code of Support to be given to each registrant at its annual
TechNet convention this week at the DC convention center.org

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20 as the
Postal Service commemorates the 2005 Presidential Inauguration by issuing an
Inaugural Keepsake Set. Potter. Sheaff has been a design consultant to the Postmaster General's Citizens
Stamp Advisory Committee and in that capacity has been responsible for the
design or art direction of more than 200 U. postage stamps.usps.

Since 1775, the Postal Service has connected friends, families, neighbors
and businesses by mail.40 booklet containing twenty 37-cent stamps is
included in the Inaugural Keepsake Set and is also available separately . . The fourth of July was celebrated with
increased extravagance .
Both the advertising business and the display of the Stars and Stripes
blossomed during the Victorian era, so perhaps it was only natural that
marketers appropriated the flag and other related national symbols to promote
their goods and services. Often they depicted
patriotic symbols such as the flag, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of
Liberty. Various schools, other institutions, and
nurseries created flag-design floral arrangements. Every store, it seemed, was handing out flag pins and decals to
an eager, receptive public, who reached for Old Glory to express unity and
resolve.

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WASHINGTON, DC----As a special Armed
Forces Day tribute to our men and women in uniform around the world, a
group of retired senior military leaders has created a "Code of
Support" for our troops.org - and adding their testimonials to the special
log at the site.
"Americans all like to say that we 'support our troops,' and we
proudly display bumper stickers and yellow ribbons to that effect,"
said Brigadier General (Ret) Alan Salisbury, who chairs the "Critical
Issues RoundTable " in northern Virginia.

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Collectible Presidential Inaugural Envelope Educational Old Glory Prestige Booklet Add Historical Color to Inaugural Keepsake Set

Cheney along with a 26-page educational stamp booklet that recounts the
colorful history of the United States flag through nearly 100 photographs , and
includes twenty 37-cent stamps. "An important part of that tradition is the
inauguration of our President, amid a sea of colorful flags, bunting and other
symbols of patriotism.com, through the Philatelic catalog by calling toll-free 1-
800-STAMP24 (1-800-782-6724), and at Post Offices that display select retail
merchandise.S. The Code of Support along with its
web site adds a special touch in support of our troops for this year's
Armed Forces Day.criticalissuesrt.

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95 Inaugural Keepsake Set, available Jan. Postal Service delivers more than 46 percent of the world's mail
volume -- some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a
year -- and serves seven million customers each day at its 37,000 retail
locations nationwide.

Old Glory
A Beloved National Symbol Woven into the Fabric of American Life

The American flag is a powerful graphic design. Stars and stripes show up
on school tablets, corporate letterheads, labels, annual report covers,
fabrics, magazines, and greeting cards.
Old Glory takes many forms -- from the official version we so proudly wave
and display to countless derivative designs -- and its elements appear on a
myriad of objects.

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