The postage stamps of a nation are a picture gallery of its glories. — Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield, 1957 Presidential Postage Stamps On June 12, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service issued a Forever stamp honoring George H.W. Bush, our …
History of the Transcontinental Railroad and US Mail On May 10, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad with a set of Forever stamps. Construction of this railroad during the …
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How to Install a Mailbox: Postal Service Guidelines and Regulations You Should Know “Tough luck for China residents with plow-damaged mailboxes,” read the CentralMaine.com headlines in December. The “China” referred to is China, Maine, a town that’s part of snow country …
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Black History is 365 The month of February is typically designated Black History Month. On Feb. 1, 1978, the U.S. Postal Service® joined in the celebration with the introduction of the Black Heritage® stamp series. The series began with the …
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Small Business Marketing Solutions Small businesses are popping up online and in local neighborhoods across the nation at a remarkable pace. According to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, 30.2 million small businesses accounted for 99.9% of all businesses …
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Mailing a Celebration Who doesn’t like to get a birthday card in the mail? Everyone loves to see his or her name on the front of any card, and now there is the added Informed Delivery® notification. It is like …
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Holiday Greetings From the U.S. Postal Inspection Service It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us, and another year is drawing to a close. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were basking in the summer sun’s warm rays? Nevertheless, I’ve always …
Expanded USPS® Holiday Shipping Options – and other helpful holiday hints! Did you know that you can find postal-approved locations alternate to local Post Office™ facilities, many of which are accessible after 5 pm weekdays and on weekends? These resources …
Know Your Holiday Shipping Deadlines! Summer is officially over and, for better or worse, everything autumn is starting to take over (pumpkin spice anyone?) While you may be thinking more about Halloween than the holidays, the Postal Service™ has your …