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During World War II, Americans decorated their mail with patriotic artwork and slogans to show support for troops and the war effort. These decorated envelopes—called 'patriotic covers'—turned everyday letters into small acts of civic participation, visible to postal workers and recipients alike.
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You're sealing a letter to your son overseas. Before you close it, you carefully draw a small flag in the corner, or paste on a printed soldier's silhouette. The envelope becomes a tiny billboard of your feelings—pride, hope, worry. When it reaches him thousands of miles away, it's not just news from home; it's a reminder that the whole country is watching, waiting, believing.
Reflect
How do Americans today visibly show support for causes or beliefs that matter to them?