Rin Tin Tin Postage Stamp

To:  Postmaster General, United States Postal Service

Whereas, Cpl. Lee Duncan found the original Rin Tin Tin as an abandoned puppy in Lorraine, France on September 15, 1918. And under the training direction of Duncan, Rin Tin Tin went on to make more than 26 movies and several serials before his death at Duncan’s home in Hollywood, California in the arms of Jean Harlow on August 10, 1932.

Whereas, Rin Tin Tin was referred to as the “mortgage lifter” for saving Warner Brothers Pictures from bankruptcy with his talents and adoration by fans. The canine star received more than 10,000 letters from fans each week during the 1920s-1930s.

Whereas, Lee Duncan along with Rin Tin Tin III continued the legacy of the famed canine working diligently to form the first military K-9 Corps during World War II. The pair went on to train some 5,000 dogs for the World War II effort.

Whereas, following the war, Lee Duncan and his Rin Tin Tin IV starred in the popular series “The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin” which aired 1954-1959 that consisted of 164 episodes and made, through television, Rin Tin Tin the dog every child desired to own.

Whereas, Lee Duncan died September 20, 1960 with his livelong wish being, “There Would Always Be A Rin Tin Tin.”

Whereas, the legacy of the Rin Tin Tin lineage was passed on just prior to Duncan’s death to insure that it would be continued for future generations. The current Rin Tin Tin VIII continues the tradition of service to children and community in the paw prints of his ancestors.

Whereas, the heroic deeds of Rin Tin Tin and his owner/trainer Lee Duncan which began in 1918 should be recognized with a postage stamp.

Whereas, we support the consideration and issuance of a United States Postal Service stamp honoring the “King of Canines,” Rin Tin Tin.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

The Rin Tin Tin Postage Stamp Petition to Postmaster General, United States Postal Service was created by Rin Tin Tin Fan Club and written by Miss Daphne Hereford (MissHereford@RinTinTin.com).  This petition is hosted here at www.PetitionOnline.com as a public service. There is no endorsement of this petition, express or implied, by Artifice, Inc. or our sponsors. For technical support please use our simple Petition Help form.

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