The Official Inauguration Commemorative Souvenir Brought to You By the United States Postal Service
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WASHINGTON — Celebrate the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as America’s 44th president with the official inauguration commemorative souvenir from the United States Postal Service.
This beautiful philatelic folio includes:
- A collectible stamped envelope with silk portraits of the newly elected President Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joseph Biden.
- An official commemorative Inaugural Digital Color Postmark.
- Photographs and biographical information.
- A brief commentary on inaugural tradition and history.
- And the presidential oath of office.
All this for only $14.95.
Pre-orders are now being accepted for this exclusive presidential inaugural commemorative souvenir at www.usps.com/shop and will be shipped starting Jan. 20, 2009. Official sales of this exclusive product begin on Jan. 20, 2009 at select Post Offices, usps.com, and by calling 800-STAMP24.
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