How the Postal Service Helped America Conquer Its Western Frontier

In this episode, we discuss the U.S. westward expansion with Cameron Blevins, Associate Professor of U.S. History and Digital Humanities at the University of Colorado Denver. We’ll talk about the Postal Service's role, different ways Americans stayed connected, and the impact this growth had on Indigenous populations. Join us as we’ll learn more about how the Postal Service helped the United States grow into the country it is today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.