Front:
HEIGA
OCT
1984
44120
20c
THE UNITED STATES OFANERICA
SHAKER
Back:
FAMILY UNITY
First Day of Issue: October 1, 1984
First Issue Location: Shaker Heights, OH
Some of the most striking pieces of memorabilia existing
today are old black and white family portraits. They seem
almost comical, as the subjects are dressed in antique
clothing with their hair styles reminiscent of none seen
in modern America. But the true significance of these
aged photographs is well beyond the clothing and hair
styles worn. Such photographs are cherished remem-
brances of family, perhaps long gone relatives that have
grown even more dear through the years of absence.
Indeed, the family is the focal point of American society.
Many of the settlers of the American nation came over
the sea as families and traveled as families in great wagon
trains across the frontier of America. Faithfully, families
have been there through all of the nation's greatest
duress, shedding light on hope and lending even mightier
strength to the individuals who have defended their
country against the most terrible of dangers. It is with
these examples in mind that one can easily agree that
the family is indeed the backbone of American society.
No. 84-44
©1984 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Tom Bjarnason.