Established in 1775, when the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as postmaster general, the postal service predates the United States itself.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General of ...

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service (USPS) is holding a "Stamp Encore" contest, allowing voters to choose their favorite stamp for reprinting. Votes can be submitted on the Stamps Forever ...