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How the Postal Service Helped America Conquer Its Western Frontier
How the Postal Service Helped America Conquer Its Western Frontier
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jan 3, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we discuss the U.S. westward expansion with Cameron Blevins, Associate Professor of U.S. History and Digital Humanities at the University of Colorado Denver. We’ll talk about the Postal Service's role, different ways Americans stayed connected, and the impact this growth had on Indigenous populations. Join us as we’ll learn more about how the Postal Service helped the United States grow into the country it is today!
Released:
Jan 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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