EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 5 MIN
How the first stamps changed American communication
from Here & Now · host WBUR & NPR
In 1847, the U.S. government produced its first official stamps, and they weren't just important for sending mail. They're among the first mass-produced images in America.
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