The United States Postal Service celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 26. As the postal service approaches this major milestone, it continues to face significant financial challenges, including projections that it will lose nearly $7 billion in 2025.
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general, with the new courier system connecting the 13 colonies by speeding up deliveries.
‘Congress needs to act quickly because the agency will be bankrupt by 2028.’
As part of its 250th anniversary, the agency released a new “Eagle in Flight” symbol that will be featured throughout 2025 but will not replace the postal service’s original sonic eagle logo.
The USPS revealed two stamp issues, including an exclusive 32-page booklet and a pane of 20 stamps. It noted that it plans to release additional stamps for the 250th celebration.
The postal service is also hosting “anniversary events,” including a dedication ceremony and a festival at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.
Postmaster General Doug Tulino stated, “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.”
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