Give Peace A Chance

Veteran's Day is next week when we remember the valiant men and women who have fought for our country. I wonder if there has ever been a year when war was not raging in some part of the world? Given mankind's violent nature and the perverse allure of political power, I doubt it. Our country's men and women may not have been bleeding on the battlefield, but I'm sure someone's children were. It is the hope of every generation that they spare their children the horrors of war, yet it is a hope never realized.

It is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit that the hope for peace perseveres. I suppose that is why I was so moved by the My Dream of Peace stamps issued by the United Nations. Beautifully colored, these children's drawings of the peace dove exude a sense of serenity and feeling of hope that lifts the spirit. County Stamp Center is proud to offer these charming drawings as either a commemorative 6-stamp set for $7.13 or an inscription block for $46.78. (Click the appropriate link to order.)

The yearning for peace is universal. Many countries have issued peace stamps and they are among some of the most beautiful and uplifting stamps produced. To view County Stamp Center's entire collection of peace stamps, click the post title. Or visit our website and type "peace" in the search feature. As long as we believe it possible, there is hope that our children may someday live in a world unified by peace.