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Detroit U.S. Postal Service to Reveal New WWII Collector Stamp and Envelope

In a news release the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial reports that the USPS in conjunction with the the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial will unveil a tribute folio honoring WW II medal of honor recipients. The ceremony will take place on December 6 beginning with a children's program at 11 am. Details below from PR newswire release

In addition to the Forever stamps, attendees can also enjoy:

  • A custom WWII Legacy Memorial envelope
  • A custom Pearl Harbor Day pictorial cancellation stamp
  • Simulated "mail call" (raffle) and free giveaways
  • Meet and greet with the architects and artists behind the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial (completed in 2014)
  • Presentations by Honorable John Pappageorge, Michigan Senate, 13th District; Kevin Tolbert, UAW Administrative Assistant and Executive Director, UAW-Ford; and Lee Thompson, Detroit District Manager, United States Postal Service.

When:  December 6, 2013, Noon (children's program 11:00 A.M.)

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Where:  The Kilgour Scottish Centre
              2360 Rochester Court
              Troy, MI 48083
              (248) 526-1849

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