Post by coastwatcher on Jun 6, 2021 9:40:08 GMT -5
June 6, 1944 - The Allies land on the beaches at Normandy, France, an event known as D-Day.
Britain Scott #1566a issued in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day
US Scott #2838c issued in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day
Britain mini sheet SG #MS4236 issued in 2019 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day
Wait! Where are the US stamps commemorating the 75th anniversary? In their infinite wisdom, the USPS chose not to issue any stamps commemorating the anniversary of one of the most important events in human history, instead choosing to issue stamps for the much more important subjects of post office murals and Sesame Street. At least they saw fit to issue a single stamp for the 50th anniversary. They say they will issue a stamp or stamps for the 100th anniversary, long after the last surviving participants have passed away. Why not issue stamps in 2019 so those survivors could have seen that their sacrifices were, indeed, appreciated? The USPS definitely needs to get its priorities straight!!!
Britain Scott #1566a issued in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day
US Scott #2838c issued in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day
Britain mini sheet SG #MS4236 issued in 2019 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day
Wait! Where are the US stamps commemorating the 75th anniversary? In their infinite wisdom, the USPS chose not to issue any stamps commemorating the anniversary of one of the most important events in human history, instead choosing to issue stamps for the much more important subjects of post office murals and Sesame Street. At least they saw fit to issue a single stamp for the 50th anniversary. They say they will issue a stamp or stamps for the 100th anniversary, long after the last surviving participants have passed away. Why not issue stamps in 2019 so those survivors could have seen that their sacrifices were, indeed, appreciated? The USPS definitely needs to get its priorities straight!!!
