The First Postage Stamp Issued July 1, 1855

On July 1st, National US Postage Stamp Day recognizes the ease and simplicity with which we can send and receive mail. The United States issued its first postage stamp on July 1, 1847. At that time, stamps were not required. A letter could be mailed without a stamp and delivery paid for by the recipient. In 1855, the postage stamp became mandatory. 

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