1964 Social Security First Day Issue Postcard - John Q. Public Washington D.C.
$ 5.28
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1964 Social Security First Day Issue Postcard - John Q. Public Washington D.C.. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This unique and historically significant postcard commemorates the First Day of Issue for Social Security on September 26, 1964, in Washington, D.C. The front prominently features a printed "First Day of Issue" postmark from Washington, D.C., dated September 26, 1964, alongside a stylized representation of the 4-cent Social Security stamp. A fascinating graphic depicts a sample Social Security card established for "John Q. Public," complete with an account number and signature, making it a distinctive piece of Americana. The postcard celebrates the meeting of the International Social Security Association in Washington, D.C., capturing a pivotal moment in the program's history. The design includes a collage of diverse faces, symbolizing "For the People - By the People," a powerful message associated with Social Security. Produced by Art Craft, this collectible piece offers a glimpse into mid-20th-century American social policy and graphic design. It's a must-have for collectors interested in U.S. history, government programs, postal commemoratives, and vintage ephemera.
