The Postal Service contributed to America’s 250th anniversary festivities by dedicating its Declaration of Independence stamp in Philadelphia on July 4, as Link reported last week.
“The declaration has served as a mission statement for our nation that has inspired generations of Americans to do their part in fulfilling its promises for all,” Lucy Trout, secretary to the USPS Board of Governors, said at the ceremony, which was held at the B. Free Franklin Post Office.
“In the 250 years since ratification of that mission statement, the American people have been engaged in a perpetual and honorable battle to make good on that promise.”
Link also took a look at some of the more patriotically named Post Offices in the country.
In other philatelic news, the organization released a set of new Barbie stamps at a collectors convention in Texas, and the “Mailin’ It!” podcast explored how the postage stamp evolved from a simple delivery receipt into a reflection of American culture.
We reminded readers of federal anti-nepotism rules, how to keep mobile devices secure; the lessons to be learned from a recent dog attack and what to do in the event of a visit by an environmental regulator.
And in a cautionary tale, a mail handler in Florida was recently sentenced for workers’ compensation fraud after his activities and social media posts — on gym workouts, ocean swims and 100-mile bike rides — suggested that, whatever injuries he may have suffered in 2024, he had clearly recovered.
And the “People” column spotlighted Cynthia Henson, an acting supervisor in Lebanon, OH, who shared her positive first experience at a career conference.
Finally, “Heroes” told the story of Frederick Gyamfi, a retail associate in Triangle, VA, who helped calm a chaotic situation.
A man walked into the Post Office with a knife to his throat, threatening to kill himself. Gyamfi locked the main entrance to keep customers from entering and comforted the man until help arrived. The man cooperated with police.
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