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National Postal Worker Day on July 1st recognizes postal workers all across the nation. The day encourages us to show our appreciation. Thank the numerous men and women who work consistently and diligently\u00a0 to deliver all of our mail. These employees suffer some of the harshest working conditions, yet continue to persevere six days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n Across the United States, postal workers walk an average of 4 to 8 miles carrying a full load of letters and packages. Delivering them promptly to each of our doorsteps. \u00a0There are approximately 490,000 postal workers across the United States. Regardless of the weather, postal workers deliver to businesses and homes all week long. When the temperatures fluctuate from extreme heat and cold, if it rains, in sleet and blizzards, too, the mail gets delivered.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Besides severe weather, they have also dealt with unusual packages. \u00a0In 1913, the postal service started delivering packages up to a maximum of 11 pounds. \u00a0The most surprising package to arrive for delivery was a small child. \u00a0Barely under the weight limit, James Beagle was mailed. He was mailed at a cost of 15 cents to his grandmother just a few miles away. \u00a0This practice continued for just over a year. Then the postmaster general was able to put regulations in place prohibiting it. More at <\/span>National Day Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n