1999 33c Celebrate the Century,1940s: World War II
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US #3186a
1999 World War II – Celebrate the Century (1940s)
• Part of the fifth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates the end of World War II
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: February 18, 1999
First Day City: Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the hundreds of thousands of Americans who gave their lives to fight tyranny during World War II.
About the stamp design: Pictures a portion of a poster by N.C. Wyeth made in 1942. Includes the following text on the back: “More than 16 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II, and more than 405,000 lost their lives. U.S. intervention proved decisive in the Allied victories in Europe and in the Pacific.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Dobbins Air Force Base Fuel Cell Hangar in Georgia.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered to the Allied troops and World War II was officially over. Whistles blew, church bells rang, crowds filled the streets, employees left work early, and strangers embraced as the nation erupted in celebration. However, people everywhere wanted to be sure the world would never suffer through such a calamity again. This hope was expressed October 24, 1945, when the United Nations was established.
With the war over, folks back home eagerly awaited the return of their servicemen. Some had quite a wait, as many soldiers were assigned to occupational duties in Germany, Japan, and other defeated areas. However, each returning veteran was treated to a hero’s welcome when he did finally make it home. Parades and celebrations were held in hometowns and big cities alike.
Surveys showed that returning servicemen had been worried about their future employment and the return of the Great Depression, but years following World War II were quite prosperous. For most Americans, simply being at peace was the best reward of all.
US #3186a
1999 World War II – Celebrate the Century (1940s)
• Part of the fifth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates the end of World War II
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 32¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: February 18, 1999
First Day City: Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia
Quantity Issued: 188,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block Tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the hundreds of thousands of Americans who gave their lives to fight tyranny during World War II.
About the stamp design: Pictures a portion of a poster by N.C. Wyeth made in 1942. Includes the following text on the back: “More than 16 million Americans served in the armed forces during World War II, and more than 405,000 lost their lives. U.S. intervention proved decisive in the Allied victories in Europe and in the Pacific.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Dobbins Air Force Base Fuel Cell Hangar in Georgia.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered to the Allied troops and World War II was officially over. Whistles blew, church bells rang, crowds filled the streets, employees left work early, and strangers embraced as the nation erupted in celebration. However, people everywhere wanted to be sure the world would never suffer through such a calamity again. This hope was expressed October 24, 1945, when the United Nations was established.
With the war over, folks back home eagerly awaited the return of their servicemen. Some had quite a wait, as many soldiers were assigned to occupational duties in Germany, Japan, and other defeated areas. However, each returning veteran was treated to a hero’s welcome when he did finally make it home. Parades and celebrations were held in hometowns and big cities alike.
Surveys showed that returning servicemen had been worried about their future employment and the return of the Great Depression, but years following World War II were quite prosperous. For most Americans, simply being at peace was the best reward of all.