TMBS E357: Elliot Gruber – Director of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum

by Mark Bishop8 minutes ago

The Postal Service has continued to serve the same ideal across the Nation. This year celebrates 250 years of incredible service. Elliot Gruber is the Director of National Postal Museum and he shares some very interesting facts like certain Presidents initially working for the Postal Service. The USPS, regarded as the most efficient mail system in the world. Do you know why zip codes were added? And what does ‘ZIP Code’ stand for?

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The Postal Service has continued to serve the same ideal across the Nation. This year celebrates 250 years of incredible service. Elliot Gruber is the Director of National Postal Museum and he shares some very interesting facts like certain Presidents initially working for the Postal Service. The USPS, regarded as the most efficient mail system in the world. Do you know why zip codes were added? And what does ‘ZIP Code’ stand for?

BIO ~ ELLIOT GRUBER 

Director of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum 

Elliot Gruber is the director of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum.  

Elliot’s passion for museums, and the impact they can have, was kindled during his time in Gettysburg where he was responsible for all aspects of museum operations for the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center.  

Elliot has more than forty years’ experience in the non-profit sector. He joined the Smithsonian in September 2017, embarking on a strategic campaign to increase the global reach, impact, and relevance of the museum’s exhibitions, public programs, and research. 

Social media use hashtag #usps250 

For more information, please visit information https://www.usps.com/250/ 

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