Disabled American Veterans
On September 25, 1920, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was officially established as a national social welfare organization. The organization provides millions of dollars in support for disabled veterans.
Transportation
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Duryea Brothers Test-Drive America’s First Gas-Powered Car
On September 21, 1893, the Duryea brothers successfully tested America’s first gasoline-powered car in Massachusetts. Before a crowd of spectators, they exhibited the capabilities of unusual new vehicle.
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Century of Progress World’s Fair
The 1933 World’s Fair opened in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 1933. The fair was so popular, it ran for two years and was the first international fair to pay for itself.
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Launch of the SS Adriatic
On April 7, 1856, the SS Adriatic was launched. It was the largest and fastest ocean liner in the world and considered a modern marvel at the time. It was also the first ship pictured on a US stamp.
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$1 Airlift Stamp
On April 4, 1968, the USPS issued a $1 stamp that, when combined with a parcel post stamp, was used to send mail and packages to American service members overseas.
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Inaugural Run of the Pony Express
On April 3, 1860, the Pony Express made its first trip from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. Though short-lived, the Pony Express was a revolution in communication, able to transport important letters across the country more than twice as fast as the existing overland mail system.
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Newspaper & Periodical Stamps
On March 3, 1863, an Act of Congress granted postal agents the ability to accept newspaper bundles, which would lead to the first US Newspaper and Periodical stamps two years later.
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Panama-Pacific Exposition
On February 20, 1915, the Panama-Pacific Exposition opened in San Francisco, California. The expo was a celebration of the city and the Panama Canal.
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Opening of Grand Central Terminal
At 12:01 a.m. on February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal officially opened in New York City. Today it’s the third busiest train station in North America and has more platforms than any other in the world, with 44.
