'To Form A More Perfect Union' stamps honor Civil Rights Movement
Say the words, "the Civil Rights Movement," and many iconic images come quickly and readily to mind. Thurgood Marshall arguing before the United States Supreme Court. Martin Luther King's dream shining off the Reflecting Pool in the capital of a deeply divided nation. Rosa Parks refusing to move to the back of the bus. The Little Rock Nine. The courage of the Freedom Riders.
USPS
August 31, 2005
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Arthur Ashe stamp dedicated at US Open
Humanitarian and world-class tennis player Arthur Ashe was immortalized on a postage stamp today when the U.S. Postal Service conducted a first-day-of-issue stamp dedication ceremony under the shadows of the stadium bearing his name. The ceremony took place as part of Arthur Ashe Kids' Day activities kicking off the 2005 US Open. The stamp will be available nationwide at Post Offices and Philatelic Centers, Aug. 28.
August 27, 2005
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Winning Photo becomes Aland Summer Stamp
In connection with the Mare Balticum '05 exhibition, Aland Post issue the stamp "Aland summer" showing the lovely Aland sailing ship Linden of Aland.
POSTEN.AX
August 26, 2005
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Natural Aland Environment in Vardo and Sando
Last year, Aland Post started issuing a new series of stamps depicting natural Aland environments. The series continues with two new motifs from the archipelago municipality of VArdo and the municipality of Geta in northern Aland.
POSTEN.AX
August 26, 2005
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Europa: Gastronomy
Royal Mail will issue a set of 6 stamps (only 2 will have the EUROPA symbol). The originally published title for this set was 'A Celebration of Food', but it is now entitled Changing Tastes in Britain.
August 23, 2005
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Changing Tastes in Britain
Royal Mail is releasing Changing Tastes in Britain, a set of six Special Stamps showing the tantalising assortment of global cuisine in Britain. The common theme of gastronomy was chosen for a set of stamps by postal administrations around Europe. The stamps have been beautifully illustrated by RCA student Catell Ronca.
August 23, 2005
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America on the Move: 50s sporty cars postage stamps roll out of Detroit
Millions of classic cars from the 1950s rolled out of the Motor City today, guaranteed to cross the country for just 37-cents.
Available in five makes and models, the "America on the Move: 50s Sporty Cars" commemorative stamps hit the road following a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony in Detroit today. These collectables — a '53 Chevrolet Corvette, '54 Kaiser Darrin, '52 Nash-Healey,'53 Studebaker Starliner, and a '55 Ford Thunderbird — are also available as stamped postal cards.
USPS
August 21, 2005
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Stamp honour for Shoah Hero
An American diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of Jewish and non-Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany is set to be honoured with his own postage stamp.
TOTALLYJEWISH.COM
August 18, 2005
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Birthday party for the jazz giant
Canada Post today unveiled the country's newest postage stamp commemorating the life and achievements of composer and musician Oscar Peterson. The date coincides with Dr. Peterson's 80th birthday. Internationally renowned, Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson has entertained the world with his mastery and prowess for more than 50 years.
CANADAPOST
August 15, 2005
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Canada Post honors a people's constancy
Canada Post issued a new 50-cent stamp on August 15 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the deportation of settlers from native Acadia to the British colonies of North America.
CANADAPOST
August 13, 2005
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Excursions to a Bombed Bomarsund
On 12 August, a stamp illustrating excursions to Bomarsund will be issued. In 2004, 150 years had passed since the fall of the fortress of Bomarsund.
POSTEN.AX
August 12, 2005
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Rio Grande blankets among Treasures
Four "New Mexico Rio Grande Blankets" have joined the U.S. Postal Service's "American Treasures" series.
The self-adhesive 37-cent commemoratives -- sold in double-sided booklets of 20 -- were dedicated July 30 in Santa Fe, N.M., during the 54th Annual Traditional Spanish Market, the country's oldest and largest show and sale of Spanish colonial art.
SUN-SENTINEL.COM
August 10, 2005
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New Malaysian issue
Malaysia Post release a new set of stamps on 9th August celebrating the advance of traditional water transport in the country.
August 09, 2005
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Stamp of approval for Aussie wine
Australia's postal service has released a set of stamps celebrating wine production in the country. Wine has been Australia's fastest-growing export over the past ten years.
WINEINT.COM
August 08, 2005
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Seeing the wood for the trees
Australia Post release a new set of stamps on 8th August to coincide with the 22nd World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations being held from 8 to 13 August 2005 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
August 07, 2005
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Clinton lauds presidential libraries stamp
Former President Clinton said a new U.S. postage stamp celebrating 50 years of presidential libraries will draw attention to institutions that are cornerstones of an open society.
SEATTLEPI.NWSOURCE.COM
August 05, 2005
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London 2012 Olympic Stamps
A new miniature is to be issued this week by Royal Mail celebrating London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. The design is a reproduction of the stamps used to mark the 1996 Olympic Games.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
August 01, 2005
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