United States Postmaster General

Historical eventSeptember 221789

United States Postmaster General

The office of United States Postmaster General was formally established.

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When
Tuesday, September 22 1789237 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
18th century · 1780s
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Dates: From 1789.

What happened

The office of United States Postmaster General was formally established.

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September 22 1789 — 237 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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