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Throughline September 10, 2020 28m

The Postal Service

NPR

Summary

The main theme is the historical significance of the U.S. Postal Service in shaping America, initiated by figures like Benjamin Franklin and James Madison. Key subjects include the Postal Service's role in early communication networks, its 1792 policy of subsidizing newspapers to create an informed electorate, and its enduring high approval rating. The practical takeaway is that the Postal Service, vital for national unity and an informed democracy, continues to be a fundamental and widely appreciated government institution.

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