Smithsonian Magazine23d
Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom Stopped the United States Post Office Department From Launching on This Day in 1792
The American Revolution cemented the importance of a federally protected post office in the minds of the people and politicians ...
USA Today17d
Pushing the envelope: As Trump plans postal shakeup, a look at USPS' humble history
As President Donald Trump's plans to shake up federal agencies extends to the United States Postal Service, some worry about what might happen to a service with roots as old as our nation's.
Greek Reporter3d
The Fascinating History of Ancient Greek Messengers
One of the most outstanding messengers in ancient history was Euchid, who gained fame for his journey following the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. It is believed that he covered an impressive distance ...
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A forgotten echo of postal history
Similar bells once existed in the Mumbai and Kolkata GPOs, making Lahore's GPO home to a rare surviving artefact of South Asia's colonial postal history. Chief Postmaster Lahore, Huma Kanwal ...
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The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service. President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an ...
Estes Park Trail-Gazette8d
Together We Build: USPS is still essential infrastructure in 2025
It is the sixth week of the administration of POTUS 47, and a less democratic start of a presidential term has never been recorded in the history of the USA.
Inc22d
The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive branch takeover of the agency, which has ...