This official First Day Cover features the 10¢ U.S. stamp issued March 25, 1975, honoring Salem Poor, a gallant African American soldier of the Revolutionary War. The Art Craft cachet depicts a dramatic battle scene from Bunker Hill alongside a portrait of Poor, with the Cambridge, MA postmark and "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" inscription.
Salem Poor's heroism at the Battle of Bunker Hill earned him official commendation from his officers, a rare distinction for any soldier of the era. He later served at Valley Forge and White Plains, contributing to the Patriot cause despite the challenges faced by Black soldiers in the Continental Army.
The cachet artwork highlights Poor's legacy with period illustrations and the phrase "Contributors To The Cause," underscoring his role among overlooked patriots. The clean Art Craft design and crisp Cambridge cancel make this an attractive example of mid-1970s U.S. commemorative philately.
A fine addition for collectors of Revolutionary War topics, African American history, or Art Craft FDCs, this cover displays well and represents an important chapter in America's founding story.
