To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. We often think of history as something written in a speech or fought for on a ...

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"I’m a senior on a fixed income. I cannot really afford stamps that much," one person said of the proposed price Getty The United States Postal Service could soon see a hike in postage prices. The ...

When the United States Post Office issued the first federal stamps 150 years ago, the public response was distinctly, well, lukewarm. No brass bands played. No first day covers were issued. Hardly ...