When replaced by the telegraph, the Pony Express was quickly romanticized and became part of the lore...
Post Office
George Washington convinced Congress to support a sweeping expansion of postal routes with greater scope and reliability....
In 1800, postal officials began using selected post offices as distribution centers. 1808 Overview When we reflect...
The Postal Service Act, signed by President George Washington on February 20, 1792, established the Post Office...
Luckily, there are more travel options for children these days than pinning some postage to their shirts...
In an age of electronic communication it is easy to forget the vital role that letter-writing played...