vintage and contemporary postcards and stamps from around the world


05 February 2023

security alliance


In 1959, it was 10 years since NATO was formed.  I've always found it aesthetically pleasing that the English and French acronyms are a palindrome.  

 

"This treaty is not a pact for war, but a  pledge for peace and progress" Lester B Pearson

an anniversary for Sunday Stamps

5 comments:

Mail Adventures said...

A fine stamp for an important anniversary.

Mine are here.

Joy said...

Nice palindromic observation and one that will stick in my mind.
My anniversaries are here

Joy said...

Ooops here

viridian said...

Here is my contribution:
http://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/2023/02/sunday-stamps-anniversaries.html

FinnBadger said...

A great piece of history on that stamp.

my anniversary stamp