Today in Johnson City History, Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Starting with the second half of the year!
Thursday, July 1, 1847: One hundred and seventy-nine years ago today, “The first United States postage stamps were issued by the United States Postal Service, a five-cent stamp picturing Benjamin Franklin and a ten-cent stamp honoring George Washington. Stamps had been issued by private postal services in the United States prior to this date.”
Five cents…