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Kathy Manney Postmaster General Benjamin Franklin Around Our World Philadelphia’s favorite citizen was never President of the United States. By the time our country gained independence, Benjamin Franklin was too old to hold the top office. The man who graces the hundred-dollar bill was technically, “President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.” Among Franklin’s other known achievements was first Postmaster General. His postal career began as postmaster of Philadelphia in 1737 under the British. As postmaster, Franklin could send letters free, a current practice that allows some public office holders to send official government correspondence at no cost. The person’s signature on the upper right corner of the envelope acts as their stamp since government officials are permitted to communicate with constituents without compensating for postage. Born in 1706, Franklin apprenticed at sixteen to his brother, the founder of Boston’s New England Courant. A voracious reader, by the time Franklin was twenty-two he traveled to Philadelphia and purchased The Pennsylvania Gazette. The paper published his popular Poor Richard’s Almanack. It coined sayings such as, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” and “God helps those who help themselves.” The Almanack secured his wealth. When Franklin was appointed postmaster of Philadelphia by the British Crown, newspaper publishers commonly served in this position. Their publishing experience aided them in gathering and distributing news. Franklin supported establishment of the penny post where letters were delivered for a penny. It was his financial management that aided in the Crown’s first North American profit. Benjamin Franklin also helped engineer a revolution. In 1771 he revealed letters from Colony officials who secretly collaborated with British authorities. A few years later, the Crown dismissed Franklin as their postmaster believing he was too sympathetic to the colonies. As a member of the Second Continental Congress, he was appointed Postmaster General July 26, 1775, serving for 15-months. As Postmaster General, he received an annual salary of $1,000 and was responsible for post offices from Massachusetts to Georgia, with authority to hire as necessary. Franklin was on the Declaration of Independence committee and moved to Paris to secure French support for the war with England. The Treaty of Alliance he negotiated was vital to the success of the American Revolution. Later, he helped negotiate the peace treaty with Britain. In addition to being Postmaster General, he helped establish a library, a fire company, academy, philosophical society, militia, hospital and improved streets and street lighting in Philadelphia. His scientific influences included the study of electricity and lightning, theories of heat absorption, measurement of the Gulf Stream and invention of the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove. The Postmaster General of the United States is the chief executive officer of the United States Postal Service. From 1829 to 1971, the Postmaster General was a member of the President’s Cabinet. In 1971, the Post Office Department reorganized into the United States Postal Service, an independent agency of the executive branch. The Postmaster General is no longer a member of the Cabinet and no longer in Presidential succession. Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an Adventure Diva. Her “Must See” travel journeys continue - always with enthusiasm. Bright and Shiny & Won’t Show His Hiney! $ Not valid with any other offers or discounts, or prior sales. Coupon required at time of service. Cash value $.001. Offer expires 9/30/16. Not valid with any other offers or discounts, or prior sales. Coupon required at time of service. Cash value $.001. Offer expires 9/30/16. Toilet Special Includes installation of new toilet, disposal of old toilet, video sewer inspection & drain treatment 396 Not valid with any other offers or discounts, or prior sales. Coupon required at time of service. Cash value $.001. Offer expires 9/30/16. $ 50 $ 89 Off Any Plumbing Service Drain Cleaning Special 702.763.8754 SunnyPlumber.com The Sunny Plumber NCL 0079415 Limit $1,100,000. MHD P0076 G-O-E-T-T-L. It’ll keep you cool, but it’s hard to spell. 702.763.8749 lasvegas.goettl.com Every Call receives a FREE Vintage Goettl LED Flashlight! $ 50 Off Any Heating or Cooling Service Not valid with any other offers or discounts, or prior sales. Coupon required at time of service. Cash value $.001. Offer expires 9/30/16. $ 129 Air Conditioning REJUVINATION Make your system last longer! 6 critical steps that most basic “tune-ups” miss Not valid with any other offers or discounts, or prior sales. Coupon required at time of service. Cash value $.001. Offer expires 9/30/16. Goettl Air Conditioning NCL 0079414 Limit $1,100,000. MHD A0166 28 www.thevegasvoice.net
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