NATO Commemorative Stamp

United States · 1952 · 3¢

The stamp features a stylized eagle with four stars, symbolizing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with 'NATO' prominently displayed above. The denomination '3¢' and 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' are also part of the design.

Issued on the third anniversary of NATO's founding, this stamp commemorates the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a crucial alliance formed during the Cold War. Its issuance at the White House by President Truman underscored its diplomatic importance.