World War II Patriotic cover

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Publisher
The Advertiser's Press
Description
"Keep 'Em Flying!
Control of the air was recognised early in World War II as a decisive factor in modern warfare. Hence the popularity of this slogan, "Keep 'em Flying!"
Sent by a serviceman under Free Franking from the U.S. Army Music School at Fort Myer, Virginia. It was postmarked Arlington, Virginia, December 10, 1942, Fort Myer Station.
One sheet of letterhead (2002.2035.63.2) is associated with this cover. The cachet is a product of The Advertisers Press (Capitol Stamp Co.) of Des Moines, Iowa.
December 10, 1942
Object number
2002.2035.63
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
Medium
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Place of Destination
Illinois
Place of Origin
Virginia
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Topic
World War II (1939-1945)
Covers & Letters
Record ID
npm_2002.2035.63
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm85df6ba48-4c9d-47e4-92d6-ce79c2b7550f
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