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On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies, appointing Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. In a newly announced prestige booklet, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s postal system and celebrate the enduring influence of stamps on our shared heritage.
On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established a postal system for the United Colonies, appointing Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. In a newly announced prestige booklet, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s postal system and celebrate the enduring influence of stamps on our shared heritage.
