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In celebration of the centenary of the American Red Cross, a first day of issue stamp is paired with an image of a recruitment poster for nurses during World War I, 1981

National Library of Medicine

Three White women, dressed as worker, soldier, and nurse stand and look at viewer.

Topic:
Archetypes , Patriotism , Recruiting
Publisher:
National Archives and Records, Washington, DC

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Feminine Patriotism
Domestic economy Aid to the suffering
[Stamp] The Gift of Self USA 18c American Red Cross 1881–1981
[Postmark] Washington DC May 1 1981 20013 First day of issue
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