Postcard History

July 21, 2026

Tag: tombs of the unknown

  • Tombs of the Unknown

    Tombs of the Unknown

    Donald T. Matter, Jr.

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    One-hundred years ago today, the United States congress approved the burial of an American Unknown Soldier. Today, the centennial of that legislation will most likely go unnoticed by most, but not here at Postcard History. Give these heroes a salute!

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Past Article

Owen Carrollson
May 10, 2021 4 Comments
Postcard History is pleased to introduce Owen Carrollson. Owen recently sent images of a ten-card set that is approaching 125 years old. A happy new year message on one of the set is dated December 17, 1897. Bordering on being “rare finds” they are artist-signed by Ernst Platz, a noted German artist.

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