1963 March on Washington 50th Anniversary Forever Stamp FDC

The cachet depicts three protest signs on wooden sticks against a light green speckled background, styled to evoke the 1963 March on Washington. The center sign reads 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE / THE 1963 MARCH ON WASHINGTON' in bold red and black text; the left sign shows the date and location, and the right sign reads 'EQUALITY.' The stamp, a Forever issue, reproduces a photograph of marchers carrying signs including 'WE DEMAND EQUAL RIGHTS NOW!' with the Washington Monument visible in the background, inscribed 'THE 1963 MARCH ON WASHINGTON / FOREVER / USA.' The postmark information is printed directly on the cachet sign rather than a traditional cancellation, indicating Washington, DC 20066, August 23, 2013.

This First Day Cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, issued on August 23, 2013. The cachet features three protest signs with bold red and blue text, including 'EQUALITY' and 'FIRST DAY OF ISSUE,' set against a speckled green background. The Forever stamp reproduces a historic photograph of marchers with the Washington Monument visible, emphasizing the civil rights movement. The postmark is a circular design with the date and location centered beside the stamp.