“Anyone would have done the same” says hero mail carrier
From left, Rural Carrier Michael Short, Brian and Kesha Booth It was an everyday action that could have ended in tragedy if it wasn’t for...
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- Nov 5, 2015
- 1 min
The History Behind the USPS Logo
In 1970, the Postal Reorganization Act transformed the Post Office Department into the United States Postal Service. The “standing” eagle...
- Nov 2, 2015
- 2 min
The History of Owney the Postal Dog, Mascot of the Railway Mail Service
Owney the Postal Dog On an autumn day in 1888, a shaggy pup took his first step toward becoming a postal legend when he crept into the...
- Oct 9, 2015
- 3 min
Get to Know USPS History Expert Jenny Lynch
USPS Historian Jenny Lynch Meet the Keeper of USPS History, Jenny Lynch This year marks the Postal Service’s 240th anniversary. That’s a...
- Sep 11, 2015
- 1 min
What is the History Behind the Unofficial USPS Motto?
The New York City Post Office was renamed the James A. Farley Building, after our 53rd Postmaster General, in 1982. While the Postal...
- Aug 26, 2015
- 2 min
Mail Delivery Service Across America
You’ve heard it before, the Postal Service’s unofficial mail delivery motto — Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays...
- May 6, 2015
- 2 min
National Card and Letter Writing Month
Author: Denise Varano Even in this digital world of social media, I celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month in April. Why?...
- May 6, 2015
- 2 min
USPS Employees Help Stamp Out Hunger
Author: Leisha Palmore-Drummond Saturday, May 9 marks the 23rd anniversary of America’s great days of giving — the National Association...
- Feb 19, 2015
- 2 min
Celebrating Black History Month
February is a very special time for me. It’s a time when our nation celebrates and widely honors the proud legacy of African-Americans...
- Nov 6, 2014
- 2 min
Do You Appreciate Your Letter Carrier?
Without my letter carrier, this hobby of mine would be a lot less fun. My letter carrier has a hard job. I’m sure there is a lot of...
- Oct 24, 2014
- 2 min
Postcarditis
In the first two decades of the 20th century, a craze for sending and collecting postcards swept the nation. A confluence of events...
- Oct 16, 2014
- 2 min
Love Letters From the White House
Correspondence chronicles Presidents’ lives Love letters penned by presidents have touched thousands through the rare lens they offer...
- Jul 15, 2014
- 2 min
We Did It! – Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive 2014
I’m thrilled to report that thousands of communities throughout America on May 10 donated 72.5 million pounds of non-perishable food...
- Jul 1, 2014
- 2 min
Dear USPS
Dear USPS: I am anybody in any town USA (actually I am Jesse King and I live in Nevada City, California). I have a story I want to share...
- Jun 19, 2014
- 1 min
What’s your favorite mail moment?
“What was the best thing you ever received in the mail?” When we asked customers this question recently, we figured everyone would...
- Apr 25, 2014
- 2 min
The Postal Service and its letter carriers are helping to feed the hungry
Letter carriers walk through their communities every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many — hunger. So, each...
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