The Postal Service marked its 250th anniversary last week. Maybe you heard?
Link delivered comprehensive coverage of the milestone throughout the week, including an overview of anniversary activities; stories about two philatelic releases — the 250 Years of Delivering stamps and the “Putting a Stamp on the American Experience” prestige booklet — and their joint dedication ceremony in Washington, DC; articles about the Delivering Since 1775 website and little-known facts about the first postmaster general, Benjamin Franklin; and the final installment in our six-part postal history series.
We also brought you a special anniversary-themed edition of “News Quiz” and told you about a stamp contest that invites the public to bring back a favorite stamp from the past.
Finally, “Heroes” brought you the story of Ryan Thompson, a Bridgeport, CT, letter carrier who helped a customer who was knocked down by strong gusts, while “People” highlighted the Postal Service’s man of the hour these days — Stephen Kochersperger, the USPS historian.
He’s done more than a half-dozen media interviews in recent weeks as the organization geared up for tis 250th anniversary, but if you think he’s had enough, think again.
“While the 250th has kept me very busy, I don’t think of talking about our history as work. I enjoy it,” Kochersperger said.
Hey, we feel the same way!
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