United States "American Credo Series" Official First Day Covers, issued in 1960–1961
Identification of the covers shown
| Issue Date | Historical Figure | Credo/Quotation | First Day City | Scott No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 1960 | George Washington | "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations." | Mount Vernon, Virginia | Scott 1142 |
| 31 Mar 1960 | Benjamin Franklin | "Fear to do ill, and you need fear nought else." | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Scott 1147 |
| 18 May 1960 | Thomas Jefferson | "I have sworn eternal hostility against every form of tyranny." | Charlottesville (Monticello), Virginia | Scott 1148 |
| 14 Sep 1960 | Motto | "And this be our motto: In God is Our Trust." | Baltimore, Maryland | Scott 1149 |
| 19 Nov 1960 | Abraham Lincoln | "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." | New York, New York | Scott 1150 |
| 11 Jan 1961 | Patrick Henry | "Give me liberty or give me death." | Richmond, Virginia | Scott 1151, Used |
About the series
- Series: American Credo Series
- Country: United States
- Face Value: 4 cents
- Years Issued: 1960–1961
- Purpose: To honor important American ideals and quotations from notable historical figures.
- Cachet: Official USPS First Day Cover cachets.
₹ 1,000.00
₹ 1,000.00