{"product_id":"250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence","title":"250th Anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"center\"\u003eIssue date: 4 July 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Tristan da Cunha has issued a souvenir sheet celebrating American Independence Day. The design features the Statue of Liberty against the Declaration of Independence, alongside a tribute to one of the island's most remarkable historical links with the United States the rescue of the American sailing ship \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eMabel Clark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in 1878.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Declaration of Independence, adopted on 4 July 1776, proclaimed the thirteen American colonies' independence from Great Britain and established the enduring principles of equality, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Its influence has inspired democratic ideals around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTristan da Cunha's connection to the United States began when the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eMabel Clark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was wrecked on the island's rocks during a storm on 1 May 1878. Islanders risked their lives to rescue the crew, swimming through heavy seas with ropes tied around their waists and caring for the survivors for several months until they could leave the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of this extraordinary act of courage and kindness, the President of the United States presented gifts to the Islanders, including an inscribed gold chronometer for Chief Islander Peter Green. The rescue of the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eMabel Clark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of Tristan da Cunha's most celebrated maritime stories and a lasting symbol of friendship between the island community and the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£5.00 Souvenir Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.50 (left)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour, set against a background showing the Declaration of Independence document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£2.50 (right)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The wreck of the \u003cem\u003eMabel Clark\u003c\/em\u003e and the gold chronometer given by the US President to Tristan in thanks for the rescue of the crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tristandc.com\/blogs\/news\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClick here to read more about the stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tristandc.com%20%E2%80%BA%20blogs%20%E2%80%BA%20news%20%E2%80%BA%20250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tristandacunha","offers":[{"title":"Mint Souvenir Sheet","offer_id":53935364309311,"sku":null,"price":5.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"First Day Cover Souvenir Sheet","offer_id":53935364342079,"sku":null,"price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CTO Souvenir Sheet","offer_id":53935364374847,"sku":null,"price":5.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6751\/2639\/files\/souvenir_sheet_values_450_dpi.jpg?v=1782825692","url":"https:\/\/shop.tristandc.com\/products\/250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence","provider":"tristandacunha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}