United States Postal Service

United States Postal Office

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The United States Postal Service was established in July 1775 as a way to facilitate sending messages. In its beginning stages, the USPS originally was established to deliver communications between Congress and the armies, but has vastly changed and grown since its early origins. Over the centuries the USPS has expanded significantly and today is a full service facility that not only mails letters and packages, but offers a broad range of products and other services. The USPS is also an authorized agent where individuals can apply for U.S. passports. In the present day the USPS is currently expanding its services to include Internet options and other technologies to better meet the needs of a growing population.

The history of the United States Postal Service

by Maurice Sassoon

It is interesting to note that today's Postal Service was once called the Post Office Department. The change in name took place in the year 1970. On August 12, 1970, President Nixon signed the Postal Reorganization Act, which converted the United St... More>

An overview of United States Postal Service functions

by C. L. Easey

The United States Postal Service has many different functions. While their main function is to deliver mail they also sort various types of mail and provide a variety of services to those that need to send important mail. The United States Postal se... More>

How to gain employment with the United States Postal Service

by Kate Johns

"Neither rain, sleet, nor snow, the mail must go." The mailman's creed. When you think about it, a mailman has a tough job. He has to deliver the mail in some pretty harsh weather conditions. The mailman even managed to deliver the mail after Hurric... More>

Skills needed for United States Postal Service jobs

by Dawn Hawkins

Many people think that it doesn’t take anything special to work for the United States Postal Service. The fact is, there are many skills that you will have to have if you want a job with the United States Postal Service (USPS). If you don&rsqu... More>

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How mail is delivered by the United States Postal Service

by Kari Nichols

The United States Postal Service letter carriers deliver mail to most US citizens 6 days a week. A few generations ago, mail was delivered twice a day Monday thru Saturday, and once on Sunday, mostly letters posted by friends and relatives far away.... More>

How to mail a letter with the United States Postal Service

by Leigh Goessl

Mailing a letter through the United States Postal Service is a relatively easy process. As long as you understand the guidelines and laws that are relative to using the USPS service, then mailing a letter is a piece of cake. When you are prepping yo... More>