FREE: US MINT NH PLATE BLOCK SCOTT'S # 1239 Cuban refugees & Red Cross flag

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US MINT NH PLATE BLOCK SCOTT'S # 1239 Cuban refugees & Red Cross flag
Date Issued: 1963-10-29
Postage Value: 5 cents

Commemorative issue
Red Cross centenary
Cuban refugees & Red Cross flag
Jean Henri Dumant, Swiss humanitarian, established and brought recognition to the Red Cross. He first proposed a voluntary relief services operation in 1863. Design of this stamp commemorated the centennial of this great humanitarian organization and saluted the Red Cross for its participation in the Cuban prisoner exchange. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. The organization is authorized by congressional charter requiring it to provide disaster relief. Local offices provide services in their communities. The American Red Cross is privately funded, with headquarters in Washington, DC. Since 1986, the international operation is known as the International Movement of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent. It has independent affiliates, such as the American Red Cross, in most countries of the world. The international operation has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It has received the Nobel Peace Prize three times, in 1917, 1944, and 1963.Note : All stamps shipped ASAP and/or with in 7 day close of auction.All auction not claimed with in 7 days of close will be re-listed ( Listia Rules )
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