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Commemorate the 250th anniversary of a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution with this First Continental Congress, 1774 stamp from the U.S. Postal Service®.
The stamp features 12 white stars that represent the number of Colonies present at the First Continental Congress. It also includes the words “12 COLONIES UNITE IN PROTEST” followed by a plea taken from a petition sent by the Congress to King George III on October 25, 1774: “We ask but for Peace, Liberty and Safety.”
Antonio Alcalá served as art director, designer, and typographer for this stamp.
Stamps and related products will be released after the First Day of Issue date.