August 2008

DISTRICT MANAGERS POSTMASTERS

SUBJECT: Flags of Our Nation stamps Field Publicity Kit

On September 2, the United States Postal Service will introduce Set 2 of the Flags of Our Nation. This three-year, multi-stamp series features the Stars and Stripes and the flags of the 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia. The stamps in Set 2 will feature the flags of the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas. Sets 3 and 4 of the series will be issued in 2009, followed by Sets 5 and 6 in 2010.

We are proud of these striking stamps, and of the honor they bring to our nation's flags. The Government Relations and Corporate Communications organizations have partnered to plan memorable stamp dedication events.

The enclosed Field Publicity Kit provides information about the stamps, postmarks, event planning and publicity. It has been developed to support your efforts to promote these stamps.

Thank you for your help in demonstrating that U.S. postage stamps are a great way to celebrate our heritage and tell the American story.

Mitzi R. Betman
A/Vice President
Corporate Communications

Marie Therese Dominguez
Vice President
Government Relations and Public Policy

Susan M. Plonkey
Vice President
Business Customer Relations

cc: Vice Presidents, Area Operations
	Managers, Field Corporate Communications