The 5-cent JFK stamp, officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Stamp, was issued by the United States Postal Service in 1964. It features a portrait of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
The stamp was designed by Raymond Loewy, a famous industrial designer who also designed the Shell and Exxon logos. The portrait of Kennedy on the stamp was based on a photograph taken by Jacques Lowe.
The stamp was issued on May 29, 1964, the seventh month anniversary of Kennedy's death, and it was sold for use on first-class mail. It quickly became one of the most popular stamps in U.S. history, with over 1 billion stamps sold.
In 1967, a 13-cent JFK stamp was issued to cover the increased cost of first-class mail, but the 5-cent JFK stamp remained in circulation until 1978.
Today, the 5-cent JFK stamp is a collector's item and can often be found in philatelic exhibits and auctions. It is also a popular stamp for use in art and craft projects.
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