This 1976 Spirit of '76 First Day Cover features the 13¢ U.S. stamp honoring General Henry Knox, one of George Washington's most trusted commanders during the American Revolution. The cachet depicts Knox in uniform alongside a portrait of the general and text noting his leadership of the "noble train of artillery." The cover bears a clear Pasadena, CA postmark dated January 1, 1976.
Henry Knox played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, famously leading the transport of captured cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in the winter of 1775–76, enabling the Continental Army to force the British evacuation of the city. His later service as the first U.S. Secretary of War helped shape the early American military establishment.
The cachet artwork is part of the popular "Spirit of '76" series produced for the American Bicentennial, with the cover also referencing the official Philadelphia '76 observance. The Pasadena cancel on this example is a desirable variety for collectors seeking different first-day cities.
A clean, well-centered example ideal for Revolutionary War or Bicentennial topical collections, this FDC offers strong display value and solid postal-history interest.
