This official First Day Cover features the 13¢ U.S. stamp issued February 23, 1976, in Washington, DC, depicting the Arkansas state flag as part of the Bicentennial Era series (1776-1976). The cachet illustrates the statue of Uriah M. Rose alongside the Arkansas flag and notes the state's admission to the Union in 1836.
Uriah M. Rose (1834-1913) was a distinguished Arkansas lawyer, statesman, and diplomat who represented the United States at the Second Hague Peace Conference. His contributions to international law and peace earned him a place in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, making this cover a meaningful tribute during America's bicentennial celebrations.
The cachet's detailed artwork includes Rose's statue inscribed "ROSE" and the inscription highlighting his service to "his State, his Nation, and Peace," adding visual and historical depth for collectors of Arkansas and bicentennial philately.
A fine addition to any U.S. states, legal history, or Bicentennial topical collection, this well-preserved FDC displays a crisp postmark and attractive cachet design.
