Issued as part of a set of three for the Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial, this one-cent stamp captures a crucial moment following the initial battles of the Revolution. The image is of Washington at Cambridge, taking formal command of the newly formed Continental Army on July 3, 1775. The massive tree, known as the "Washington Elm," under which he supposedly stood, became a celebrated symbol of the revolution. The stamp's design, with its classic engraving and historical significance, reflects a deep sense of national pride and remembrance of the sacrifices made for independence.