War savings stamps
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The war savings stamp (WSS) was a patriotic program used by the United States Treasury to help fund participation in World War II, and was principally aimed at school-age children. Stamps were available in 10, 25 and 50 cent, and 1 and 5 dollar denominations and did not provide interest, although in some cases collections of stamps could be redeemed for war bonds.
Every Scout to Save a Soldier was a slogan used to motivate Boy Scouts and Girl Guides to help sell the stamps.
During WWII Mennonite Central Committee also offered red Civilian Public Service stamps and blue War Sufferers' Relief stamps for ten cents each. The purpose was to help fund many peaceful programs and offer an alternative for children from families who could not conscientiously fund the Red Cross. The Brethren in Christ had a similar program for their members.
[edit] Notes
- ↑ Gingerich p. 355-356.
[edit] References
- Definition from Investor Dictionary
- Gingerich, Melvin (1949), Service for Peace, A History of Mennonite Civilian Public Service, Mennonite Central Committee.
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