NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: U.S. Postage Stamp Day

BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — Imagine a world where messages were carried on horseback, taking days or even weeks to arrive.

Then, in 1847, something small but mighty changed the way we communicate. This tiny piece of paper made it possible to send letters across great distances, connecting loved ones and spreading important news. Over time, it has become a collector’s item, a piece of art, and a symbol of history and culture. It’s traveled millions of miles, crossing borders and oceans, delivering everything from love letters to groundbreaking discoveries.

So, what is this small but significant invention? Today, we celebrate US Postage Stamp Day, honoring the creation that revolutionized our mail system and connected the world in ways previously unimaginable.

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