U.S. #985 was issued to commemorate the last gathering of the Grand Army of the Republic. The stamp was released on August 29, 1949 – one day after the last Encampment (the 83rd) began in Indianapolis. Only 16 members were still alive, with six present at the meeting. At the final campfire, the colors (flag) of the G.A.R were retired for the last time, and a Marine Band bugler played “Taps.”