{"product_id":"1964-social-security-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover","title":"1964 Social Security 4¢ Washington, DC First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1964 4¢ Social Security First Day Cover bears the official Washington, DC postmark dated September 26, 1964. The stamp features a blue-and-red design with the phrase “For the People – By the People” framing scenes of American citizens, highlighting the program’s role in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Social Security Act of 1935 established a landmark system of old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and public assistance during the Great Depression. By 1964 the program had grown into a cornerstone of American social policy, and the U.S. Post Office issued this commemorative stamp to mark its enduring importance on the eve of the program’s 29th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA notable detail is the stamp’s split-color typography—red for “Social Security” and blue for the surrounding motto—creating a striking visual contrast that emphasizes both the program’s name and its democratic ideals. The cachet is minimal, letting the stamp and bold “First Day of Issue” inscription take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors will appreciate the clean, well-centered Washington, DC cancel and the cover’s crisp, unaddressed condition, making it an attractive addition to any U.S. commemorative or topical collection focused on social history and mid-century postal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388343910564,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260623092754.jpg?v=1782235605","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1964-social-security-4-washington-dc-first-day-cover","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}