United States Postal Service facts for kids
The United States Postal Service (USPS) was founded in 1971, replacing the United States Post Office Department. It is in Washington D.C. In the United States, it is referred to as "the post office", "the postal service", or just "the mail". Its job is to deliver letters, packages, and other items to people.
Images for kids
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A fleet of post office vehicles at the James Griffith Station in Spring Branch, Houston
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USPS Terminal Annex building in Los Angeles
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The Food and Drug Administration inspects packages for illegal drug shipments
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USPS Dodge Caravan used for residential delivery in Omaha, Nebraska
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A Long Life Vehicle seen in Guam
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Historic main post office in Tomah, Wisconsin
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A 24-hour Automated Postal Center kiosk inside the Webster, Texas main post office
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A former United States Postal Service Boeing 727-200 aircraft at Miami International Airport in 1999
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USPS contractor-driven semi-trailer truck seen near Mendota, California
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A Rural Letter Carrier from Fort Myers, Florida
See also
In Spanish: Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos para niños
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