The 1963 March on Washington Stamp Now Revealed!

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Ladies and gentlemen, today’s the day!

USPS_Facebook_08.23_Stamps_A_v02Equality now has a stamp of its own, and you helped unveil it.

The 1963 March on Washington stamp is the last of three stamps being issued in 2013 in a civil rights set. The first marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. A second stamp honored Rosa Parks, on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

The stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp (Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce rate), and it is now available online, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), and at Post Offices nationwide. Be a part of history. Pick up your 1963 March on Washington stamps today!

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