Independence Day – History of nation, USPS linked

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by 21cpw

Thursday, July 4, is Independence Day, the annual holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Independence Day holds special significance for the Postal Service, whose history is closely tied to the nation’s birth. The organization traces its roots to July 26, 1775, when Benjamin Franklin was appointed Postmaster General by…

10 fascinating facts on the Postal Service’s 239th birthday

Posted on July 26, 2014July 26, 2014 by 21cpw

On July 26, 1775, the Continental Congress created the Post Office, naming Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. Here’s a look at 10 fascinating facts about a unique American institution. 1. The Founding Fathers were all for a postal system, especially Franklin. It was Franklin who modified and improved the postal delivery system as…