Issued by the United States in 1961, this 4¢ commemorative stamp honors the nursing profession. The design features a nurse in uniform lighting a symbolic lamp, referencing Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. Printed in rich tones of teal, red, and black, the stamp highlights the compassion, dedication, and service of nurses worldwide. A significant issue for medical history collectors, it was part of the U.S. Post Office’s efforts to spotlight humanitarian professions. A must-have piece for topical collectors of medicine, Red Cross themes, and U.S. commemoratives.