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23-07-2025
- Business
Postal Service marks 250 years with stamps honoring Ben Franklin, mail carriers
The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday marked its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps, including an exclusive, modernized version of the nation's first 5-cent stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin, the first postmaster general. The event was held at the USPS headquarters in Washington and included an appearance by the 76th postmaster general. David Steiner, a former waste management company CEO and a former board member of the shipping giant FedEx, began in his new role last week. 'For the United States Postal Service, today is a milestone 250 years in the making,' Steiner said in a statement. 'These stamps will serve as a window into our shared history.' The U.S. mail service officially turns 250 years old Saturday. Established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Postal Service was launched nearly a year before the colonies declared their break from British rule. It is seen by historians as crucial to the nation's independence and to keeping the young country unified. Franklin was chosen as the first postmaster general because he had previously served in the British postal service for North America, including as co-Postmaster General from 1757 until 1774. A book of 20 Franklin stamps is exclusively being sold with a commemorative 32-page booklet titled "Putting a Stamp on the American Experience." The new Forever stamp features a redesigned, modern interpretation of an 1875 reproduction of the original 5-cent stamp released in 1847. President George Washington was featured on the first 10-cent stamp. The USPS has also released a commemorative sheet of 20 interconnected stamps, dubbed '250 Years of Delivering,' that portray a mail carrier making her rounds throughout a year. The stamps were illustrated by renowned cartoonist Chris Ware. Steiner has lauded the Postal Service for its history and recently voiced support for keeping the USPS as a self-financing, independent agency of the executive branch. Last week, in a video message to employees, Steiner said he opposed the idea of privatizing the Postal Service, contrasting with comments made by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. 'I do not believe the Postal Service should be privatized or that it should become an appropriated part of the federal government,' Steiner said.
Hamilton Spectator
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers
The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday marked its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps, including an exclusive, modernized version of the nation's first 5-cent stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin, the first postmaster general. The event was held at the USPS headquarters in Washington and included an appearance by the 76th postmaster general. David Steiner , a former waste management company CEO and a former board member of the shipping giant FedEx, began in his new role last week. 'For the United States Postal Service, today is a milestone 250 years in the making,' Steiner said in a statement. 'These stamps will serve as a window into our shared history.' The U.S. mail service officially turns 250 years old Saturday. Established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Postal Service was launched nearly a year before the colonies declared their break from British rule. It is seen by historians as crucial to the nation's independence and to keeping the young country unified. Franklin was chosen as the first postmaster general because he had previously served in the British postal service for North America, including as co-Postmaster General from 1757 until 1774. A book of 20 Franklin stamps is exclusively being sold with a commemorative 32-page booklet titled 'Putting a Stamp on the American Experience.' The new Forever stamp features a redesigned, modern interpretation of an 1875 reproduction of the original 5-cent stamp released in 1847. President George Washington was featured on the first 10-cent stamp. The USPS has also released a commemorative sheet of 20 interconnected stamps, dubbed '250 Years of Delivering,' that portray a mail carrier making her rounds throughout a year. The stamps were illustrated by renowned cartoonist Chris Ware. Steiner has lauded the Postal Service for its history and recently voiced support for keeping the USPS as a self-financing, independent agency of the executive branch. Last week, in a video message to employees, Steiner said he opposed the idea of privatizing the Postal Service, contrasting with comments made by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. 'I do not believe the Postal Service should be privatized or that it should become an appropriated part of the federal government,' Steiner said. He said his goal as postmaster was to meet the agency's 'financial and service performance expectations' under the current structure. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Boston Globe
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers
The US mail service officially turns 250 years old Saturday. Established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Postal Service was launched nearly a year before the colonies declared their break from British rule. It is seen by historians as crucial to the nation's independence and to keeping the young country unified. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Franklin was chosen as the first postmaster general because he had previously served in the British postal service for North America, including as co-Postmaster General from 1757 until 1774. Advertisement A book of 20 Franklin stamps is exclusively being sold with a commemorative 32-page booklet titled 'Putting a Stamp on the American Experience.' The new Forever stamp features a redesigned, modern interpretation of an 1875 reproduction of the original 5-cent stamp released in 1847. President George Washington was featured on the first 10-cent stamp. The USPS has also released a commemorative sheet of 20 interconnected stamps, dubbed '250 Years of Delivering,' that portray a mail carrier making her rounds throughout a year. The stamps were illustrated by renowned cartoonist Chris Ware. Advertisement Steiner has lauded the Postal Service for its history and recently voiced support for keeping the USPS as a self-financing, independent agency of the executive branch. Last week, in a video message to employees, Steiner said he opposed the idea of privatizing the Postal Service, contrasting with 'I do not believe the Postal Service should be privatized or that it should become an appropriated part of the federal government,' Steiner said. He said his goal as postmaster was to meet the agency's 'financial and service performance expectations' under the current structure.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Postal Service marks 250th anniversary with stamps honoring Ben Franklin and postal carriers
The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday marked its upcoming 250th anniversary with the release of new commemorative stamps, including an exclusive, modernized version of the nation's first 5-cent stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin, the first postmaster general. The event was held at the USPS headquarters in Washington and included an appearance by the 76th postmaster general. David Steiner, a former waste management company CEO and a former board member of the shipping giant FedEx, began in his new role last week. 'For the United States Postal Service, today is a milestone 250 years in the making,' Steiner said in a statement. 'These stamps will serve as a window into our shared history.' The U.S. mail service officially turns 250 years old Saturday. Established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, the Postal Service was launched nearly a year before the colonies declared their break from British rule. It is seen by historians as crucial to the nation's independence and to keeping the young country unified. Franklin was chosen as the first postmaster general because he had previously served in the British postal service for North America, including as co-Postmaster General from 1757 until 1774. A book of 20 Franklin stamps is exclusively being sold with a commemorative 32-page booklet titled 'Putting a Stamp on the American Experience.' The new Forever stamp features a redesigned, modern interpretation of an 1875 reproduction of the original 5-cent stamp released in 1847. President George Washington was featured on the first 10-cent stamp. The USPS has also released a commemorative sheet of 20 interconnected stamps, dubbed '250 Years of Delivering,' that portray a mail carrier making her rounds throughout a year. The stamps were illustrated by renowned cartoonist Chris Ware. Steiner has lauded the Postal Service for its history and recently voiced support for keeping the USPS as a self-financing, independent agency of the executive branch. Last week, in a video message to employees, Steiner said he opposed the idea of privatizing the Postal Service, contrasting with comments made by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. 'I do not believe the Postal Service should be privatized or that it should become an appropriated part of the federal government,' Steiner said. He said his goal as postmaster was to meet the agency's 'financial and service performance expectations' under the current structure.
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
USPS Announces Changes to Stamps: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The United States Postal Service announced on Monday the release of specially designed stamps and a prestige booklet to commemorate 250 years of postal service in the nation. The agency's "250 Years of Delivering" Forever stamps and the Putting a Stamp on the American Experience booklet will mark the milestone. Why It Matters The postal system in the U.S. first began operations in 1775 and remains one of the country's most recognized federal institutions, delivering mail to almost 169 million addresses across the nation. The designs for stamps being released to celebrate 250 years of USPS service. The designs for stamps being released to celebrate 250 years of USPS service. USPS The 250th anniversary comes as President Donald Trump pursues a far-reaching shake-up of the service. In May he moved to replace Louis DeJoy with FedEx board member David Steiner as postmaster general—a step Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, called "privatization-by-proxy." Trump has also floated dissolving the USPS's bipartisan board of governors and folding the 650,000-employee agency into the Commerce Department, a move critics warn would strip the institution of its political independence. What To Know The central release, "250 Years of Delivering," features a pane of 20 interconnected Forever stamps. This design offers a bird's-eye view of a bustling town, using sequential artwork to tell the story of a mail carrier's journey through four seasons. Cartoonist Chris Ware created the illustrations and co-designed the pane with Antonio Alcalá, a USPS art director. The accompanying 32-page prestige booklet, Putting a Stamp on the American Experience, contains two self-adhesive sheets of a new Forever stamp depicting Benjamin Franklin, America's first postmaster general. This stamp is a modern reinterpretation of the original five-cent Franklin stamp first issued in 1847. Franklin, appointed postmaster general by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, has since appeared on more than 130 U.S. stamps. Customers can purchase the stamps and additional merchandise via the Postal Store, by telephone (844-737-7826), by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide. USPS also offers officially licensed stamp products on Amazon. Additional 2025 USPS stamp releases include tributes to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps on their 250th anniversaries, a World Stamp Show-themed issue for Boston 2026, and a new American Flag Forever stamp. What People Are Saying Acting Postmaster General Doug Tulino said in an April press release: "The founders of our great nation saw the intrinsic need of postal services as the United States was born — even before the country itself was formed. Since that time, our universal mail system has strengthened the bonds of friendship, family and community. The Postal Service remains a great organization connecting our nation and helping power our economy. We are proud to help set the stage for the 250th anniversary of the United States next year, and we look forward to continuing to serve the American public for another 250 years." What Happens Next The USPS will officially release the "250 Years of Delivering stamps" and the prestige booklet on July 23 at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The ceremony is free and open to the public, with registration encouraged at Additional commemorative activities, merchandise launches, and educational programs are expected throughout the year as the postal system continues its anniversary celebrations.
