About This Stamp
The 15-cent blue, red, and gray 1978 stamp of the Americana issue celebrates the National Anthem. The design features the Fort McHenry flag that inspired the anthem, with the wording "The Land of the Free — the Home of the Brave." The stamp was issued in sheet, booklet, and coil format.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: June 30, 1978
First Day of Issue Location: Baltimore, MD