On July 26th, 1775, the U.S. Postal System was established by the Second Continental Congress; Benjamin Franklin appointed first Postmaster General.
The Quiz – How much did the first US stamps cost and what two individuals were on those first stamps?
The Answer – The US Postal System initially sold two stamps; one stamp cost 5 cents with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. This stamp was used for standard letter postage up to 300 miles. The other stamp cost 10 cents with a picture of George Washington. This stamp was used for standard letter postage over 300 miles.
The Winners
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– Ron
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