{"product_id":"delivering-for-america-how-the-united-states-postal-service-built-a-nation-hardcover","title":"Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames H. Bruns\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first official book to chronicle the rich, 250-year history of the United States Postal Service, told through captivating stories and stunning visuals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe United States Postal Service (USPS), founded on July 26, 1775, has been a vital thread in the fabric \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eof American history since before the nation even existed. As the country expanded--from the early \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ecolonial days to the frontiers of the West--the postal service made it possible for citizens to stay \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003econnected, exchanging letters and ideas that helped define the nation. Today, the USPS boasts a \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eremarkable 77% approval rating, making it the most admired federal agency in the country, even \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eoutpacing NASA. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of its 250th anniversary, this book chronicles the rich history of the USPS, from its colonial \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eorigins to its modern-day innovations. As the nation grew, the mail system grew with it, evolving from \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ehorseback riders to rail, air, and even space. Readers will learn how early colonists created their own \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003epostal system to challenge British censorship, how post roads helped unify a diverse country, and how \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003epostal workers braved dangers--like driving a gold-filled train back East during a financial crisis or \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eflying mail across treacherous skies in the early days of aviation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also delves into how the postal service was a lifeline during the Great Depression and continues \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eto shape our lives today, through cutting-edge advancements like electric vehicles, automation, and email. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt offers fascinating stories of how the USPS has adapted and innovated throughout history to meet the \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eneeds of an ever-changing nation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpertly guided by author James H. Bruns, the former director of the Smithsonian's National Postal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMuseum, this book is filled with rare photographs, documents, and artifacts--many never before seen in \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eprint. Captions, sidebars, and visual breakouts offer deeper insights into everything from postal uniforms \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eand hand stamps to pneumatic mail systems and even post office-themed music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough these captivating stories and stunning visuals, readers will gain a deeper understanding of not \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ejust the history of the mail, but of America itself--where we've been, who we are, and where we're \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eheaded.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames H. Bruns followed his father--a renowned philatelist and postal historian--as a curator with the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmithsonian Institution. Jim was hired as the Smithsonian's curator of U.S. Philately and Postal History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ein 1983. Within a few years, he rose to the position of Deputy Director of the National Philatelic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen discussions got underway between the Smithsonian and the United States Postal Service to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epotentially create the National Postal Museum, Jim was appointed by the Smithsonian as the project's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emanager, planning the museum's building, facilities, and exhibits. The success of such planning led to Jim\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebeing appointed as the Founding Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim is the author of 15 books and more than 150 articles pertaining to postal history and philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 10.9 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964690858285,"sku":"9781595911537","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/delivering-for-america-how-the-united-states-postal-service-built-a-nation-hardcover-9734320.webp?v=1775476206","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/delivering-for-america-how-the-united-states-postal-service-built-a-nation-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}