National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
On September 7th, the New York Post Office's opening on September 7, 1914, commemorates the Neither Snow nor Rain Day.
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James a farley
The main post office in New York City is the James A. Farley Post Office Building. The building was built-in 1912 and opened for postal service in 1914, and it bears the famous inscription. In honor of James A Farley's death, the James A Farley Building was officially designated as The James A Farley Building. It functions as both a monument and testament to the country's 53rd Postmaster General's political career.
Both US and postal history, James A. Farley served during a difficult period in both US and postal history. The Great Depression affected both jobs and income levels around the country. Under Farley's leadership and involvement in the New Deal, Post Office sales, and real estate increased... He served as Postmaster General from 1933-1940.
The inscription
Although the inscription is prominently displayed on the building, the United States Postal Service does not have a single motto. However, Carly Simon's song "Let the River Run" was released in 2011 by the United States Post Office, but Carly Simon's song "Let the River Run" was released in 2011. The inscription's words were inspired by images of postal employees doing their regular duties.
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The inscription's motivations were also discussed in other ad campaign. Carriers were featured in the "Watch Us Deliver" campaign, featuring airlines delivering precious parcels in harsh or difficult situations. "...faster, cleaner, cleaner, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, faster, farther, quicker, and, yes, even on Sundays," the narrator promises that our mail will be delivered "better, sleeker, sooner, cleaner, faster, quicker, faster, faster, quicker, and quicker."
The inscription, which was carved by Ira Schnapp, was created by the architects. Under Xerxes I of Persia, it is a variant of a motto from Herodotus' Histories that describes a Persian system of mounted messengers.
How to avoid neither rain nor snow day on a day
Explore the world of mail delivery. Discover its past, its roots, and how it has evolved over time. Discover its past, its roots, and how it has evolved over time.
- Devin Leonard's Neither Snow Nor Rain, Devin Leonard's biography, or How the Post Office Created America by Winifred Gallagher, read about it
- Thank a postal employee
- Watch documentaries about how our mail is delivered
To post on social media, use #NeitherSnowNorRainDay.
Mail delivery FAQ
Q. Who was the first woman to serve as postmaster general in the United States? Megan J. Brennan was named the first female Postmaster General in 2015. A.
Q. When did airmail first appear? 918, Army Air Service pilots began transporting mail between New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Is mail delivered by train? Q. Is mail transported by train? Yes, it is. The USPS also delivers mail by using boats, planes, snowmobiles, busses, and human power. Among other items, the company has used wagons, horses, bikes, motorcycles, motorcycles, and carts.
