During World War II, Americans mailed millions of letters decorated with patriotic designs—flags, soldiers, victory slogans. These homemade and mass-produced covers turned everyday correspondence into small acts of national unity, boosting morale at home and abroad.
You're writing to your son overseas. Before sealing the envelope, you pause at the kitchen table and reach for a red pencil. Around the stamp, you sketch a flag. On the back flap, you add words: 'We're proud of you.' That small drawing meant everything.
Reflect
How do you show support for causes you believe in today—through words, symbols, or everyday choices?