"The United States Postal Service's mission has always been to deliver the things Americans need at a reasonable cost--but how and where did it begin, and how has it influenced democracy? Full of surprising history, colorful characters, and incredible achievements, Who's Got Mail? looks at how mail has been delivered in the United States, even before the Constitution was signed. Over the last 200 years, the Post Office has carried not only letters and packages, but also COVID-19 tests, mail-in election ballots, and much more. Today, it is one of the largest employers of minorities, women, and veterans. From ... author Linda Barrett Osborne, this is the story of how one of the United States's oldest and most democratic public services helped a nation grow"--Dust jacket flap.
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