Columbus Day is Oct. 14 – The annual observance has been a federal holiday since 1971

Since 1971, Columbus Day has been an official federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October.

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USPS: March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, which encourages the study and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. The annual commemoration traces its roots to the early 1980s. It began as a weeklong celebration in 1982, then expanded to a full month five years later. The Postal Service has more than 289,000 female…

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