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| Mail Delivery in Times of Crisis |
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Political Conflict and Compromise
Individual Values and Social Conflicts |
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| Primary resource material available at the National Postal Museum |
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Throughout US history, postal employees have regarded their jobs as a sacred trust from the citizens: “The mail must get through!” Delivery of the mail regardless of circumstances has been an important symbol of American strength, creativity and persistence. Check out a few of the stories from postal history of heroism, sacrifice, conflict and compromise during adverse circumstances:
- Charles Caplan and bombs in the mail---1919
- Robberies, Wrecks and Crashes
- Poison in the Mail
- 9/11/2001
- Hurricane Katrina
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Online resources:
“In the Line of Duty: Dangers, Disasters and Good Deeds”, National Postal Museum.
“The Infected Postal Service” by Edward L. Hudgins, Cato Institute, Nov. 7, 2001.
“The Big Red Scare” by Fredrick Lewis Allen (re: Charles Caplan, p. 2), University of Virginia.
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Books:
The Anthrax Letters: A Medical Detective Story by Leonard A. Cole; Joseph Henry Press, 2003 |
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