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Tunisia - Commemoration of the Revolution of the People (3 of 6)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:57:52 -0700

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Revolution of the People (ثورة الشعب): Tunisia Post released a series of stamps celebrating the victory of the Jasmine Revolution, energized by the self immolation of the martyr Mohamed Boauziz, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine al Abidin bin Ali on January 14, 2011 and fueled the then nascent Arab Spring. (3/19/11)

Tunisia - Commemoration of the Revolution of the People (6 of 6)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:50:18 -0700

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First Day Cover (2 of 2): Tunisia Post released a series of stamps celebrating the victory of the Jasmine Revolution, energized by the self immolation of the martyr Mohamed Boauziz, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine al Abidin bin Ali on January 14, 2011 and fueled the then nascent Arab Spring. (3/19/11)

Tunisia - Commemoration of the Revolution of the People (5 of 6)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:50:01 -0700

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First Day Cover (1 of 2): Tunisia Post released a series of stamps celebrating the victory of the Jasmine Revolution, energized by the self immolation of the martyr Mohamed Boauziz, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine al Abidin bin Ali on January 14, 2011 and fueled the then nascent Arab Spring. (3/19/11)

Tunisia - Commemoration of the Revolution of the People (4 of 6)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:49:46 -0700

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Revolution of Dignity (ثورة الكرامة): Tunisia Post released a series of stamps celebrating the victory of the Jasmine Revolution, energized by the self immolation of the martyr Mohamed Boauziz, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine al Abidin bin Ali on January 14, 2011 and fueled the then nascent Arab Spring. (3/19/11)

Tunisia - Commemoration of the Revolution of the People (2 of 6)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:49:29 -0700

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Revolution of Freedom (ثورة الحرية): Tunisia Post released a series of stamps celebrating the victory of the Jasmine Revolution, energized by the self immolation of the martyr Mohamed Boauziz, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine al Abidin bin Ali on January 14, 2011 and fueled the then nascent Arab Spring. (3/19/11)

Tunisia - Commemoration of the Revolution of the People (1 of 6)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:49:21 -0700

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Revolution of the Youth (ثورة الشباب) Tunisia Post released a series of stamps celebrating the victory of the Jasmine Revolution, energized by the self immolation of the martyr Mohamed Boauziz, which overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine al Abidin bin Ali on January 14, 2011 and fueled the then nascent Arab Spring. (3/19/11)

Kuwait 398: Palestine Day

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:12:35 -0700

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Kuwait single stamp issue to note the anniversary of the Nakba, the formation of the Israeli state on top of Palestine, disenfranchising the Palestinian people. (5/15/68)

Kuwait 264-65: First Arab Journalists Conference

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:23:30 -0700

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Two stamp series issued by Kuwait to commemorate the 1965 First Arab Journalists Conference. (2/8/65)

Sunset Panorama, Ameritel - Bend, OR

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:00:54 -0700

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This is a shifting perspective panorama (had to shift to shoot through the one pane that didn't have a screen) of the sunset from my motel room in Bend, OR.

International Women's Day (4 of 10)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:58:51 -0800

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Soviet matchbook labels commemorating International Women's Day (March 8). (4 of 10)

Disarmament 1963 (3)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:58:41 -0800

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Soviet matchbook labels - disarmament, 1963.

Komsomol 1964 (3)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:58:34 -0800

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Soviet matchbook labels - Komsomol, Soviet youth group, 1964.

USSR 2930A - Conquest of Space

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:02:31 -0700

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A really wonderful Soviet space souvenir sheet! (8/20/64)

Mexico 1035 - Lazaro Cardenas (1895-1970)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:49:50 -0700

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In memory of Lazaro Cardenas, monumentally important figure in Mexican politics and the strongest of the presidents of the revolutionary period. The image on the stamp is by Pablo O'HIggins, a very influential graphic artist and leading figure in the Taller de Grafica Popular (Popular Graphic Arts Workshop).

Mexico 723 - 25th Anniversary of Plan de Ayala (Zapata)

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:30:53 -0700

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This stamp marks the 25th anniversary of the Plan de Ayala, the political program of the Emiliano Zapata and the Revolutionary Army of the South, issued 13 years after the betrayal and murder of Zapata. (11/20/35)

Mexico C195 - Puebla Dance of the Half Moon

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:30:48 -0700

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This 1950 air mail issue is part of a series featuring images of Mexican folk art / life.

Mexico 868-69 - Completion of International Highway

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:30:45 -0700

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Issued in honor of the completion of the International Highway from Ciudad Juarez and the Guatemalan border. (5/5/50)

Mexico 870-71 - Opening of the Southeastern Railroad

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:30:41 -0700

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Issued for the opening of the Ferrocarril Sureste (Southeastern Railroad). (5/24/50)

Soviet Order of the October Revolution

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:07:00 -0800

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Pardon the quality, I just scanned the order, rather than photograph it properly.

Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labor

nobody@flickr.com (pdxjmorris) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:06:55 -0800

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Pardon the quality, I just scanned the order, rather than photograph it properly.