USPS – Postal History Overview

Explore nearly 250 years of U.S. postal service history - from Benjamin Franklin’s appointment through postcards, postal milestones, stamps, rate shifts, and the evolution of mail transportation.

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Category: History
Website: https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/

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