On this episode of Our American Stories, The United States Postal Service was founded in 1792, and more than 230 years later, it remains a vital part of American life. But what many don’t know is that the idea of a national post office sparked intense debate among the Founding Fathers. Should the federal government even run the mail? Daniel Piazza of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum shares the surprising story behind the birth of the USPS and how it became one of the most trusted institutions in America.

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