United States postage stamp Scott #649 titled 'International Civil Aeronautics Conference' featuring the Wright Brothers Airplane

This 2-cent stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on December 12, 1928, to commemorate the International Civil Aeronautics Conference held in Washington, D.C. The stamp features an illustration of the Wright Brothers' historic airplane alongside a modern aircraft of the era, symbolizing the rapid advancement of aviation from 1903 to 1928. The conference brought together international leaders to discuss the future of civil aviation and establish safety standards for commercial flight. This stamp is highly valued by philatelists and aviation history enthusiasts who appreciate early 20th-century commemorative issues. Collectors of aeronautical memorabilia and United States postal history particularly seek out this stamp for its historical significance in marking a pivotal moment in international aviation cooperation. The carmine rose color and the iconic imagery make it a desirable addition to thematic collections focused on flight, transportation, or American innovation.