{"product_id":"1976-oliver-h-p-morton-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1976 Oliver H.P. Morton 13¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official First Day Cover bears the 13¢ Indiana Bicentennial stamp, issued February 23, 1976, and postmarked in Washington, DC. The cachet features a statue of Oliver H.P. Morton alongside the Indiana state flag and commemorates the state's 1816 admission to the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOliver Perry Morton served as Indiana's governor during the Civil War, where he was a staunch Union supporter who mobilized troops and resources while opposing Confederate sympathizers in his state. His leadership helped secure Indiana's critical role in preserving the Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cachet artwork highlights Morton's statue and his dual roles as lawyer and statesman, with the stamp's torch-and-stars design echoing Indiana's flag. This cover was produced as part of the U.S. Bicentennial Era series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine addition for collectors of Civil War figures, Indiana history, or Bicentennial-era philately, this cover remains in excellent condition with a crisp postmark and attractive cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51394944630948,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260702112112.jpg?v=1783043967","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1976-oliver-h-p-morton-13-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}