1956 World's Youth, Universal Peace Children's stamp .03 Cents

1956 World's Youth, Universal Peace Children's stamp .03 

This is a First Day of Issue envelope featuring a U.S. postage stamp commemorating "World's Youth" in 1956. The envelope is a collectible item for philatelists, highlighting a 3-cent stamp issued to promote universal peace through the ideals of faith, goodwill, and friendship among the youth of the world.

**Product Description:**

- **Title:** World's Youth First Day of Issue Envelope
- **Issue Date:** December 15, 1956
- **Location of Issue:** Washington, D.C. (postmarked with the date and time: 9:14 AM, Dec 15, 1956)
- **Stamp Included:** 
  - A single 3-cent U.S. postage stamp titled "Friendship – The Key to World Peace, World's Youth 1956."
  - The stamp features a symbolic design with a group of children holding hands in front of a globe, with a key and rays of light in the background, representing unity and hope for peace.
- **Cachet (Design on Envelope):**
  - The left side of the envelope features a black-and-white illustration of a globe centered on the Americas, surrounded by a circle of young people holding hands, symbolizing global unity.
  - Above the globe, the text "WORLD'S YOUTH 1956" is prominently displayed.
  - Below the illustration, the phrase "UNIVERSAL PEACE" is written in bold, followed by the words "FAITH – GOODWILL – FRIENDSHIP" in smaller text, emphasizing the themes of the stamp.
  - The bottom left corner includes the text "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE," indicating the envelope's collectible status.
  - A small signature or logo, possibly from the cachet designer (reading "Fleetwood"), is visible near the globe illustration.
- **Postmark:** 
  - A circular postmark reads "Washington, D.C., Dec 15, 9:14 AM, 1956," marking the official first day of issue for this stamp.
- **Additional Markings:** 
  - The text "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" is printed to the right of the stamp, reinforcing the envelope's significance as a philatelic item.
- **Condition:** The envelope appears to be in good condition, typical of a well-preserved collectible, with some minor signs of aging such as slight discoloration around the edges.

This First Day of Issue envelope is a piece of postal history that captures the optimistic spirit of the 1950s, promoting peace and friendship among the world's youth. It serves as a meaningful addition to any stamp collection or a nostalgic keepsake for those interested in mid-20th-century history and global unity movements.