War savings stamps

War savings stamps

The war savings stamp (WSS) was a patriotic program used by the United States Treasury to help fund participation in World War I and World War II, and was principally aimed at school-age children. Stamps were available in 25 cent and ten cent versions, and did provide interest. In some cases collections of stamps could be redeemed for war bonds.

"Every Scout to Save a Soldier" was a slogan used to motivate Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to help sell the stamps.

During WWII Mennonite Central Committee offered red Civilian Public Service stamps and blue War Sufferers' Relief stamps for ten cents each. [Gingerich p. 355-356.] The purpose was to help fund peaceful programs and offer an alternative for children from families who could not conscientiously fund the Red Cross. The Brethren in Christ had a similar program for their members.

Notes

References

* [http://www.investordictionary.com/definition/savings+stamps.aspx Definition from Investor Dictionary]
*Gingerich, Melvin (1949), "Service for Peace, A History of Mennonite Civilian Public Service", Mennonite Central Committee.

External links

* [http://docsouth.unc.edu/wwi/41865/menu.html Poster "For Victory Buy W.S.S." (1914-18)]


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