{"product_id":"1971-prevent-drug-abuse-8-dallas-tx-first-day-cover-1","title":"1971 Prevent Drug Abuse 8¢ Dallas, TX First Day Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Art Craft First Day Cover features the 1971 8¢ Prevent Drug Abuse stamp, issued by the United States Postal Service and postmarked on its first day of issue in Dallas, Texas, on October 4, 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, drug abuse had become a major national concern, prompting the USPS to release this stamp as part of a broader public awareness effort to combat narcotics addiction and its devastating social effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe striking black-and-white cachet depicts a hand clutching a syringe against a swirling vortex background, paired with the bold slogan “Conquer Drug Addiction” and a sobering statistic noting that over 100,000 Americans led unproductive lives due to narcotics addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine example for collectors of social-issue or health-related topicals, this well-preserved FDC displays sharp postmarking and attractive cachet artwork that remains highly displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51392039026852,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260629141214.jpg?v=1782776071","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1971-prevent-drug-abuse-8-dallas-tx-first-day-cover-1","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}