{"product_id":"1974-retarded-children-can-be-helped-10-arlington-tx-first-day-cover-1","title":"1974 Retarded Children Can Be Helped 10¢ Arlington, TX First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official Fleetwood First Day Cover features the 1974 10¢ U.S. stamp honoring the theme “Retarded Children Can Be Helped,” issued October 12, 1974, in Arlington, Texas. The cachet depicts the stamp design alongside a photograph of poster twins Mark and Mike Hembd with Honorary Sports Chairman Calvin Hill, produced in support of the National Association for Retarded Citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp and cover reflect the growing national focus in the 1970s on advocacy, education, and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The National Association for Retarded Citizens played a key role in shifting public awareness and policy toward greater inclusion and support during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the inclusion of the actual 10¢ stamp image on the left side of the cachet, creating a striking visual tie-in with the affixed stamp on the right. The Fleetwood branding and “OFFICIAL FIRST DAY COVER” text add strong philatelic appeal for topical collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition to any U.S. stamp or disability-awareness collection, this well-preserved Fleetwood FDC displays excellent color and a clear Arlington, Texas first-day postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394929328292,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702110501.jpg?v=1783043289","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1974-retarded-children-can-be-helped-10-arlington-tx-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}