U.S. Postal Service Archives

Donald Rumsfeld’s Opinion Piece on Political Appointments to the Post Office Department

January 15, 2022November 18, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Relive the past and read Donald Rumsfeld’s 1966 opinion piece on the removal of political appointments from the Post Office Department. Learn more about the 13th district Congressman from Illinois elected in 1962.

Scooters at the Post Office in 1917: A Segway Vibe Before There Was Segway

February 1, 2022October 1, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Washington, D.C., circa 1917. "Post Office postmen on scooters." Kind of a Segway vibe here. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Check out this old photo from 1917 showing Post Office postmen on scooters at the Post Office in Washington D.C. It’s a Segway vibe, but before the Segway! Check out the location and photo here!

Can You Identify This Spot from This 1916 Washington, DC Photo?

February 1, 2022September 29, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Washington, D.C., 1916. "Post Office Department mail wagon." With a slogan we can all get behind. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

Take a guess at where this spot is in Washington, DC from this 1916 photo! See if you can identify it this weekend and get a glimpse into the past.