United States Postal Service
United States Postal Service (USPS)
United States Postal Service (USPS) (pronunciation: /ˈjuːˌɛsˌpiːˈɛs/), also known as Post Office, U.S. Mail, or Postal Service, is an independent agency of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States.
Etymology
The term "United States Postal Service" is derived from the fact that it is a service provided by the United States government, specifically for the delivery of mail and packages. The term "Postal Service" is a reference to the system of delivering mail and packages.
History
The USPS traces its roots to 1775 during the Second Continental Congress, where Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general. The cabinet-level Post Office Department was created in 1792 from Franklin's operation and transformed into its current form in 1971 under the Postal Reorganization Act.
Services
The USPS provides various types of mail services including First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Retail Ground, and Media Mail. It also offers services such as Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Insurance, and Return Receipt.
Related Terms
- Postmaster General: The executive head of the USPS.
- ZIP Code: A system of postal codes used by the USPS.
- Mail Carrier: An employee of the USPS who delivers mail.
- Post Office: A customer service facility forming part of a postal system.
- Parcel: An item to be delivered by a postal service.
- Stamp: A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to something to show an amount of money paid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on United States Postal Service
- Wikipedia's article - United States Postal Service
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