Drug Free USA

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The Drug Free USA stamp art features a white star with lines of red, light blue and blue radiating from one side of each of the star’s five points, suggesting the unity necessary at all levels to effectively address drug abuse.

Value:  66¢ 1-ounce First-class rate (Forever)

Issue Date:  October 27, 2020

First Day City:  Washington, DC

Printed by:  Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.

Printing Method:  Offset, microprint

Format:  Pane of 20

 

Addictive drugs have been an issue in America since the 1800s.

Enrique “Kiki” Camarena joined the DEA in 1975 and became an undercover special agent.  Camarena believed one person could make a difference, so he set out to stop the supply of drugs coming into the United States.  With over 400 Mexican authorities, he assisted in the destruction of the eight-billion-dollar Rancho Bufalo – a 2,500-acre marijuana farm.

People in Camarena’s hometown soon started wearing red ribbons to honor him and show their opposition to drugs.    Since then, the Red Ribbon Campaign has worked with communities, families, and schools to educate and promote drug-free lives.

In 2020, the US Postal Service released a Drug Free USA Forever stamp during Red Ribbon week.  Those who wear a red ribbon during october not only pledge to live drug free, but honor those who have lost their lives in the heroic fight against drugs.

Additional information

Format

Sheet

Issue Year

2020

Mail Service

First-Class Mail

Product Type

Forever