Neither Snow Nor Rain: A History of the United States Postal Service

The first major history of the United States Postal Service in decades, now updated with new reporting, Neither Snow nor Rain is the fascinating, centuries-long story of an extraordinary American creation, originally founded by Benjamin Franklin. In this rich, character-driven, multifaceted history, journalist Devin Leonard relates how the USPS bound far-flung Americans together, fostered a common culture, and helped American business to prosper. While over recent decades the USPS has been more imperiled than ever, the horrors of COVID-19 and the surge of mail-in voting during the pivotal 2020 election led to renewed support and energy for this essential service that offered a crucial source of contact and connection in a time of unprecedented isolation. Neither Snow nor Rain vibrantly reaffirms the importance of the Postal Service to American lives and the future of the country.