Famous employees of the US Postal Service

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Famous employees of the US Postal Service

From Benjamin Franklin to Bill Nye, a number of famous people have worked for the U.S. Postal Service since its inception.

Daisy Thornton@dthorntonWFED

September 16, 2016 4:30 pm

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Abraham Lincoln was postmaster of New Salem, Illinois for three years, from 1833-1836. In 1835, he received a salary of $55.70. When on deliveries, he often carried the mail in his hat.

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