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From 1753 to 1774, as he oversaw Britain’s colonial mail service, Benjamin Franklin improved a primitive courier system connecting the 13 fragmented colonies into a more efficient organization that sped deliveries between Philadelphia and New York City to a mere 33 hours. Franklin’s travels along the post roads would inspire his revolutionary vision for how a new nation could thrive independently of Britain. But not even he imagined the pivotal role that the post would play in creating the Republic.
The image showcases vintage horse-drawn carriages, delivering mail and goods, with a well-dressed man reading a letter. Birds fly overhead, creating a nostalgic atmosphere of early transportation.