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Postal Posts Blog » Postal History
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The History of the Iconic USPS Seal Our seals and logo visually represent our commitment to serving the nation. The history of the United States Postal Service has both reflected and influenced the many ways our country has evolved since ..read more
Postal Posts Blog » Postal History
1y ago
One of the more rewarding benefits of working on the “Mailin’ It” podcast is that I get to have serious (well, semi-serious) conversations with lots of interesting people who have direct impact on the Postal Service’s connection with the American ..read more
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1y ago
History of the Transcontinental Railroad and US Mail On May 10, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad with a set of Forever stamps. Construction of this railroad during the ..read more
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1y ago
When Reindeer Moved the Mail Many of us learned as children that reindeer help Santa Claus deliver toys to children worldwide on the night before Christmas. But few of us may know that reindeer also once helped deliver U.S. Mail ..read more
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1y ago
Foundations of the United States Postal Service Post Offices and post routes have played significant roles in the growth of the United States. The Post Office Department developed new services that have lasted into the 21st century, helped blaze trails ..read more
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From U.S. Post Office Department to U.S. Postal Service July 1, 1971 was much like any other Thursday at Post Offices across the United States. Flags were raised, letters were sorted, clerks waited on customers, carriers loaded their vehicles and ..read more
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1y ago
The enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act (Title IX) in 1972 was an outstanding achievement for our country that reshaped the lives and possibilities for many American women. This crucial piece of federal civil rights legislation confronted ..read more