{"product_id":"delivering-for-america-james-h-bruns-9781595911537","title":"Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United States Postal Service (USPS), founded on July 26, 1775, has been a vital thread in the fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof American history since before the nation even existed. As the country expanded--from the early\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecolonial days to the frontiers of the West--the postal service made it possible for citizens to stay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econnected, exchanging letters and ideas that helped define the nation. Today, the USPS boasts a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eremarkable 77% approval rating, making it the most admired federal agency in the country, even\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eoutpacing NASA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eorigins to its modern-day innovations. As the nation grew, the mail system grew with it, evolving from\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehorseback riders to rail, air, and even space. Readers will learn how early colonists created their own\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epostal system to challenge British censorship, how post roads helped unify a diverse country, and how\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epostal workers braved dangers--like driving a gold-filled train back East during a financial crisis or\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eflying mail across treacherous skies in the early days of aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eto shape our lives today, through cutting-edge advancements like electric vehicles, automation, and email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers fascinating stories of how the USPS has adapted and innovated throughout history to meet the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eneeds of an ever-changing nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eMuseum, this book is filled with rare photographs, documents, and artifacts--many never before seen in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprint. Captions, sidebars, and visual breakouts offer deeper insights into everything from postal uniforms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand hand stamps to pneumatic mail systems and even post office-themed music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough these captivating stories and stunning visuals, readers will gain a deeper understanding of not\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ejust the history of the mail, but of America itself--where we've been, who we are, and where we're\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eheaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James H. Bruns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1595911537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781595911537\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Melcher Media Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"James H. Bruns","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47072146784511,"sku":"9781595911537","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e07cb84-668c-49f5-a485-c83ae3c3b67d.jpg?v=1753415916","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/delivering-for-america-james-h-bruns-9781595911537","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}