Depicts:

Abraham Lincoln, American, 1809 - 1865  Search this

Artist:

Walter T. Poppenger  Search this

Medium:

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions:

8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)

Type:

Covers & Associated Letters

Place of Destination:

Illinois

Place of Origin:

Missouri

Date:

September 15, 1942

Description:

"America Will Win

Surely each man has as strong a motive now to preserve our liberties as each had then to establish them --Abraham Lincoln"

Moving quotes from Abraham Lincoln were adapted to the contemporary conflict with Fascism in this cachet by Walter Poppenger. The serviceman's cover was sent under Free Franking from the U.S. Army's Camp Crowder, Missouri. Postmarked Camp Crowder, Missouri, September 15, 1942.

Topic:

World War II (1939-1945)  Search this

Covers & Letters  Search this

Object number:

2002.2035.73

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8f8dac1f0-fdb0-4f76-9780-52b476c86e50

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_2002.2035.73