Postal Service today marks a historic milestone with the issuance of a new Forever stamp celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the Flag Act of 1818. Today’s issuance coincides with the 68th annual Appleton Flag Day Parade, recognized as the nation’s oldest Flag Day parade. Two hundred years ago, the Flag Act of 1818 established the basic design of the current American flag: 13 stripes and one star for each state in the Union. Prior to the Flag Act of 1818, the nation’s official flag showed

What: Magic, an art form that has entertained Americans for centuries, will appear on The Art of Magic Forever stamps and be celebrated during a magical first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony presented by the United States Postal Service. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. # # #Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Ne

World War I was a devastating four-year global conflict (1914-1918) that reshaped the map of Europe. The United States remained neutral in the war until April 1917, when the nation declared war on Germany and entered on the side of the Allies — Britain, France and Russia. The American Expeditionary Force, which ultimately grew to nearly 5 million troops, did not see major action until the spring of 1918. Then, in six months of intense combat, American troops played an indispensable role in turni

SAN DIEGO — Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, a pioneering astronaut, brilliant physicist and dedicated educator who inspired the nation, will be commemorated on a Forever stamp tomorrow. The Sally Ride Forever stamp 5 p.m. PDT dedication ceremony, free and open to the public, will take place at the Price Center, University of California San Diego. Because of trailblazers like Sally Ride, they have been empowered to do!” said U.S. In 2001, Ride and O’Shaughnessy joined three friends to

Postal Service’s first scratch-and-sniff stamps will add the sweet scent of summer to letters of love, friendship, party invitations and other mailings when the Postal Service introduces the Frozen Treats Forever stamps June 20 in Austin, TX. In recent years, frozen treats containing fresh fruit such as kiwi, watermelon, blueberries, oranges and strawberries have become more common. This booklet of 20 stamps showcases the work of Margaret Berg of Santa Monica, CA, depicting whimsical watercolor

What: First-day-of-issue stamp dedication ceremony for the O Beautiful Forever stamps. Postal Service Colorado Wyoming District Manager Kevin RomeroColorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra Background: With the release of the O Beautiful Forever stamps, the U.S. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations profess

Postal Service reported total revenue of $17.5 billion for the second quarter of 2018 (January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018), an increase of $235 million, or 1.4 percent, compared to the same quarter last year. “America needs a financially strong Postal Service that can invest in its future and can continue to fulfill the needs of American businesses and consumers. Controllable (loss) income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net (loss) income adjusted for items outside of management’s contr

Postal Service today unveiled new artwork for the upcoming John Lennon Forever stamp and two additional subjects to the 2018 Stamp Program. The stamp pane is designed to resemble a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve. Postal Service will be issuing the $1 Statue of Freedom stamp, offering a modern take on vintage patriotic stamp art for use on packages, large envelopes and other mailings. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and s

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Postal Service has recognized AccuZIP Inc. with the Next Generation Campaign Award for creating exceptional and innovative mailpieces. The USPS Next Generation Campaign Award is a yearly contest that recognizes innovative and effective mailpiece designs that incorporate Informed Delivery, the USPS email preview of mail. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For reporters interested in spe

Postal Service (USPS) today recognized Shutterfly Inc. with its Partnership for Growth Award on the final day of the National Postal Forum (NPF), the country’s premier mailing and shipping conference. The Partnership for Growth Award is given annually at NPF to recognize a strong mailing industry contributor that drives innovation and growth using USPS. Working with the Postal Service, Shutterfly uses a “last mile” shipping solution for a large percent of its consumer volume. For reporters inter

“Informed Delivery broadens the definition of the mail moment by bridging the digital and physical – it allows consumers to connect to their physical mail anytime, anywhere,” said Brennan. “Informed Delivery is becoming part of the daily digital life of the American consumer. By equipping mail with digital capabilities, the Postal Service is giving mail new functionality, while improving the predictability and accessibility of mail for consumers. “The Postal Service is uniquely positioned to rea

With this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service is pleased to highlight the 200th anniversary of the Flag Act of 1818, which provided the basic design of the current American flag: 13 stripes symbolizing the original 13 colonies and one star for each state in the union. Background:

Postal Service celebrates the 100th anniversary of the beginning of regular airmail service with a Forever stamp. The first-day-of-issue ceremony for the blue United States Air Mail Forever stamp, pictured above, took place today at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. “The stamp we’re here to celebrate is a beautiful reminder of the imprint of United States Air Mail on today’s world,” said U.S. Postal Service, took charge of U.S. Air Mail service later that summer, operating it from Aug. 12,

Postal Service FY 2018 Quarter 2 Financial Results Who: Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. BrennanCFO and Executive Vice President Joseph Corbett When: Friday, May 11, 20189:00 a.m. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. # # #Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom at about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm. For reporters

Cool off with Frozen Treats, a U.S. Modern frozen treats are available in many varieties. In recent years, frozen treats containing fresh fruit such as kiwi, watermelon, blueberries, oranges, and strawberries have become more common. Some frozen treats even have two sticks, making them perfect for sharing. This booklet of 20 stamps showcases Margaret Berg’s whimsical watercolor illustrations of frozen treats.

On May 15, 1918, in the midst of World War I, a small group of Army pilots delivered mail along a route that linked Washington, DC; Philadelphia; and New York City — initiating the world’s first regularly scheduled airmail service. The U.S. Post Office Department took charge of U.S. Air Mail service later that summer, operating it from Aug. 12, 1918, through Sept. 1, 1927. On the 100th anniversary of the beginning of airmail service, this stamp celebrates the courage of the pioneering airmail ca

Postal Service celebrates the peace rose today with the release of the Peace Rose Forever stamp. The stamp, which features the beautiful garden rose that revolutionized hybrid tea roses, was dedicated at the Gardens of the American Rose Center. Postal Service has a long tradition of showcasing flowers and floral artwork on stamps,” said Postal Service Learning and Development Director Susan McKeen, who dedicated the stamp. The Peace Rose Forever stamp art features a detail of a photograph of the

Postal Service’s newest stamps acknowledge the role science, technology, engineering and mathematics play in keeping America a global leader in innovation. The STEM Education Forever stamps were dedicated today during the 2018 USA Science & Engineering Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. “In an increasingly competitive world, proficiency in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics — collectively known as STEM — is more critical than ever,” said U.S. Dann

Postal Service (USPS) is showcasing technology that alerts mail carriers of potential attacks while releasing its annual list of cities where the most dog attacks were recorded. Postal Service Safety Director Linda DeCarlo in San Diego, where postal employees suffered 46 attacks — the fifth ranked city in 2017. The Postal Service places the safety of its employees as a top priority. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to ab