Old Glory
A Beloved National Symbol Woven into the Fabric of American Life

The American flag is a powerful graphic design. Customers can even generate an order form to take to
their local Friendly's restaurant. And, Friendly's
ice cream cakes can be customized for everyone and every occasion.

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The set includes a specially designed Inaugural
envelope with photos of President George W.95 Inaugural Keepsake Set, available Jan. 20, includes a special
color Inaugural postmark on a full-color envelope bearing photographs of the
President and Vice President set into a reproduction of a historic
Presidential campaign postcard.
As an added convenience during Inauguration Day activities, Washington,
DC, customers may obtain the collectibles from mobile Post Offices located in
the city's high-traffic areas.
The Inaugural Keepsake Set can be purchased through the Postal Store at
http://www. Advance orders for the Inaugural Keepsake Set may be placed at
the Postal Store online at http://www.

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Collectible Presidential Inaugural Envelope Educational Old Glory Prestige Booklet Add Historical Color to Inaugural Keepsake Set

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The U. Often they depicted
patriotic symbols such as the flag, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of
Liberty.com. Additional
information on Friendly Ice Cream Corporation can be found on the
Company's website (friendlys.

The delivery area should cover more than one country or all of the continental United States.

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20.usps. In the 1920s,
rising sentiment against uncontrolled representations, and concern over the
lack of uniformity in the banner itself, prompted patriotic groups to
formulate flag code etiquettes.
We'll even be offering a Boston Red Sox Limited Edition cake early
this summer."
Friendly's Ice Cream Cakes are available to serve four to 24
people. With a 69-year operating history, Friendly's enjoys strong
brand recognition and is currently revitalizing its restaurants and
introducing new products to grow its customer base .

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An embossed tin sign for soup, circa 1900, was an advertising masterpiece of
the Victorian era as well as an anticipation of later pop art. Also popular
were "living flags" made up of civilians --often in bleachers -- wearing
clothing of red, white, and blue.

Restaurant Writers/Food /Beverage Editors

WILBRAHAM, Mass.

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For several decades after our nation's birth, the American flag was seen
infrequently. Various schools, other institutions, and
nurseries created flag-design floral arrangements.
"Whether it's Sunday dinner on Mother's Day or a graduation party,
a beautiful cake makes the celebration extra special, and nothing is
more festive than an ice cream cake," added Hopkins.

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The colorful Inaugural Keepsake envelope is based on a Presidential
campaign postcard from the early 1900s.

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In addition to the photographs, a comprehensive
narrative (follows release ) describes the countless ways images of the flag
were used as backdrops to promote everything from patriotism to political
advertising to piggy banks. . From the Civil War onward, the flag often adorned envelopes and letter
sheets alike, both personal and commercial. . And we are not at all surprised to
find flags on key chains, salt and pepper shakers, wrapping paper and folding
chairs , as well as on neckties, towels, jewelry, and penny candies.
"Taste is what Friendly's ice cream has always been known for, and
consumers tell us that great taste is what truly sets Friendly's ice
cream cakes apart," said Tim Hopkins, Vice President and General
Manager, Retail for Friendly 's.

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The five stamp designs are:
* a 19th-century hand-painted carving of a woman proudly holding aloft a
sword and flag;

* an 1888 presidential campaign badge with a photograph of Benjamin
Harrison;

* the top portion of a silk bookmark that was woven at the World's
Columbian Exposition in 1893;

* an example of 20th-century folk art featuring Uncle Sam riding a high
wheel bicycle; and

* a modern folding fan with a flag design. The male figure of
Brother Jonathan occasionally appeared, later followed by Yankee Doodle and
Uncle Sam. The American flag has been prominently waved during every
United States war period since.
Postcards are popular today, but they were nothing less than a national
craze from the 1870s to the 1940s. "So many of our customers have asked
us for ice cream cakes that they could take home from their local
supermarket or Friendly's restaurant to enjoy with family and friends . For more information go to friendlyscakes.

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postage stamps. An independent federal agency, the Postal Service
makes deliveries to more than 142 million addresses every day and is the only
service provider to deliver to every address in the nation. Postal Service delivers more than 46 percent of the world's mail
volume -- some 206 billion letters, advertisements, periodicals and packages a
year -- and serves seven million customers each day at its 37,000 retail
locations nationwide.
With standard rates and prepayment of postage, Americans took to the
mails. . Many of these were incorporated into a 1942
act of Congress establishing guidelines for the flag's use and display.

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Inaugural Keepsake Set: Old Glory Prestige Booklet
Issued in 2003 and containing two pages of 10 stamps each (five designs),
the Old Glory prestige booklet vividly illustrates examples of America's
colorful patriotic heritage through nearly 100 photographs taken from
collections at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, the Smithsonian
Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, and other
well-known collections.usps. Other national symbols -- eagles, shields, the female
personifications of Liberty, Columbia, and Freedom -- were often chosen to
evoke the grandeur and spirit of the United States. Many hundreds of patriotic postcards were
designed, and thousands of them were sold and sent.
Friendly's Ice Cream Cakes are a dream come true for ice cream
lovers who are looking for the delicious taste that comes from premium
ingredients like Dutch cocoa and cream from area dairy farms.
Now, with our unique decorations and great taste , we're proud to offer
cakes that really live up to the Friendly's name.

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com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050113 /DCTH055 )
"Despite our nation's incredible capacity for innovation and change,
tradition lies at the heart of our shared American heritage. To add historical color, each envelope bears
an Old Glory prestige commemorative flag stamp and is packaged with an
educational stamp set containing images of the flag throughout the nation's
history, and twenty 37-cent stamps.com, through the Philatelic catalog by calling toll-free 1-
800-STAMP24 (1-800-782-6724), and at Post Offices that display select retail
merchandise.

Following is text from the Old Glory Prestige stamp booklet that contains
nearly 80 photographs. The flag has appeared in patriotic displays and political
campaigns, fraternal graphics and folk art, even Indian art; it has also been
featured on war bond posters and parade decorations, postcards and postage
stamps, letterheads and sheet music, uniform patches and baseball caps.
Among the most popular icons of American culture, the flag and its colors
have appeared on an astounding array of items.----There's a
delicious new way to make Mother's Day, Father's Day , graduation and
other celebrations extra special: a beautifully decorated Friendly's
Ice Cream Cake.
Choosing the right combination is only a click away on
friendlyscakes.

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Since 1775, the Postal Service has connected friends, families, neighbors
and businesses by mail . and even the holidays of Easter and Thanksgiving
were made into flag-waving events. One memorable image features a dapper Uncle Sam; sporting stars and
stripes, he has been a favorite figure since the War of 1812. After the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, people from all walks of life , all
across the United States, began flying the Stars and Stripes from their home
and vehicles .

From Spongebob to Strawberry Shortcake, soccer to baseball,
Birthday Barbie to Disney Princess, Friendly's offers unique
decorations that will make mom or dad "ooh and aah" or light up the
face of a special graduate.com.

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WASHINGTON, Presidential campaign memorabilia,
patriotism and the history of Old Glory will be highlighted Jan. Only during the Civil War did display of the Stars and Stripes
become commonplace.
Old Glory takes many forms -- from the official version we so proudly wave
and display to countless derivative designs -- and its elements appear on a
myriad of objects.
The American flag is as popular now as it has ever been. The company also manufactures ice cream, which
is distributed through more than 4,500 supermarkets and other retail
locations .

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Sheaff also
designed the Inaugural color postmark and served as art director for the
Inaugural envelope.40 booklet containing twenty 37-cent stamps is
included in the Inaugural Keepsake Set and is also available separately. Streamers of red, white, and
blue -- and images of the flag itself -- are used as backdrops and
centerpieces for nearly all political advertising. Like the George Washington portrait on the dollar bill,
the rural couple in Grant Wood's American Gothic, and the Statue of Liberty,
the symbolic and graphically appealing design of the U. flag has often been
adapted for a variety of purposes and causes. Just go to cake choices to select the appropriate
cake size .

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Cheney along with a 26-page educational stamp booklet that recounts the
colorful history of the United States flag through nearly 100 photographs, and
includes twenty 37-cent stamps. The
Post Office in President Bush's hometown, Crawford, TX, also will offer these
collectibles Jan.

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation (Amex: FRN) is a vertically
integrated restaurant company serving signature sandwiches, entrees
and ice cream desserts in a friendly, family environment in more than
530 company and franchised restaurants throughout the Northeast and
mid-Atlantic regions.

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And nothing says
that better than Old Glory -- the red, white and blue," said Postmaster
General John E. "An important part of that tradition is the
inauguration of our President, amid a sea of colorful flags, bunting and other
symbols of patriotism. The Inaugural Keepsake Set, which includes the Old
Glory Prestige stamp booklet, perfectly captures this exciting emotion that is
at the heart of our democracy," explained Potter. Flag cancellations were widely
adopted from the Spanish-American War through World War I. By invoking Uncle Sam or Old Glory, many
advertisers tried to imply all -American worthiness and even government
approval.

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The Postal Service
receives no taxpayer dollars for routine operations, but derives its operating
revenues solely from the sale of postage, products and services.

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Sheaff has been a design consultant to the Postmaster General's Citizens
Stamp Advisory Committee and in that capacity has been responsible for the
design or art direction of more than 200 U. Moreover, today's postage rates will remain stable until at least 2006. This $7. Ever since the flag
Resolution of 1777 authorized the first official flag, the stars and stripes
of Old Glory , in many variations, have graced virtually every segment of
American culture. . The Stars and Stripes seemed to be everywhere -- as did Uncle Sam,
Columbia, Liberty, and the American eagle -- sharing space with a host of
products.
Using flowers, political buttons, faces and countless other objects,
designers have constructed American flags in ways both wonderful and weird. Today, more than they have in recent decades, Americans are
displaying this powerful national symbol with pride , emotion, and a renewed
allegiance to the republic for which it stands.

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newscom.
In this small booklet, we offer a representative sampling . Stars and stripes show up
on school tablets, corporate letterheads, labels, annual report covers,
fabrics, magazines, and greeting cards. Or, if they prefer , they can go to
one of many local supermarkets.

It includes sites with online sales, and sites which offer sales by phone, mail or fax, but which give product details online.

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S. Then explore a selection of icing choices and edible image
decorations.

This category is for suppliers of party supplies who offer details of their products online, including prices.

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Patriotic postcards were especially
popular throughout World War I.
Photographs of soldier formations -- meticulous arrangements of thousands
of military personnel -- were once all the rage. Eye-catching flag-derived
patterns began to be included in American Indian art by the early 1870s, and
they became relatively common between 1880 and 1900. Friendly's restaurants and most
supermarkets will happily customize a cake with the recipient's name
or other greeting.

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The Old Glory Prestige stamp booklet shows how parade decoration posters
and other patriotic displays were used to communicate to Americans while
giving us a look at how the Stars and Stripes were used to tell our nation's
story.

Inaugural Keepsake Set: Envelope
The $11. During the Victorian era,
children (small, handheld flags ) and politicians (stars and stripes throughout
their campaigns) took to the American flag with gusto .
Then the real fun begins when choosing which of Friendly's many
edible images and decorations are just right for a particular
occasion.

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20 as the
Postal Service commemorates the 2005 Presidential Inauguration by issuing an
Inaugural Keepsake Set. Potter.

The stamps were designed and art directed by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale,
AZ.S. With annual
revenues of $69 billion, it is the world's leading provider of mail and
delivery services, offering some of the most affordable postage rates in the
world.S. The fourth of July was celebrated with
increased extravagance .
Both the advertising business and the display of the Stars and Stripes
blossomed during the Victorian era, so perhaps it was only natural that
marketers appropriated the flag and other related national symbols to promote
their goods and services. Every store, it seemed, was handing out flag pins and decals to
an eager, receptive public, who reached for Old Glory to express unity and
resolve .

Friendly's Takes the Cake for Moms Dads + Grads Introduces Decorated Ice Cream Cakes to Supermarkets + Restaurants in Time for Mother's Day + Other Special

Made with rich, luscious ice cream and topped with a wide range of
festive edible decorations, these cakes offer a whole new way to enjoy
the great taste of Friendly's - and they're as close as your local
supermarket or Friendly's restaurant .

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Bush and Vice President Richard B. First,
creamy vanilla and chocolate ice creams are layered with chocolaty
crunchies, and then covered with smooth white or chocolate whipped
frosting that's finished to perfection by hand.

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