May 2003

DISTRICT MANAGERS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES
POSTMASTERS

SUBJECT: Purple Heart Stamp

The United States Postal Service will issue the Purple Heart definitive postage stamp on May 30, 2003. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to members of the U.S. military who have been wounded or killed in action. It will be a nationwide issuance.

I am pleased to inform you that the Postal Service is working with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, to promote this stamp. According to this organization, the medal is "the oldest military decoration in the world in present use and the first award made available to the common soldier."

Many community events have already taken place surrounding the announcement of the Purple Heart stamp. Throughout the coming year, 11m sure you will find many opportunities to hold your own local event.

As we make plans to promote the Purple Heart stamp, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support. Inside this field publicity kit, you will find suggestions and ideas to help you implement events in your community surrounding the Purple Heart stamp. Be sure to utilize the expertise of your Public Affairs and Communications Team as you develop and plan your local events.

Promoting the Postal Service's stamp program provides us with a unique way to gain community support for Postal Service public policy programs and helps strengthen our ties with the communities we serve.

Azeez

cc:Area Vice Presidents

475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC 20260

Lest We Forget!!

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