National Letter Writing Week

World Stamp Today:

FEBRUARY 25, 1980

A set of stamps commemorating the National Letter Writing Week was issued by the United States Postal Service on February 25, 1980. 

The 1980 National Letter Writing Week was from February 24 until March 1. 

The USPS worked with the National Council of Teachers of English, business leaders and prominent Americans to promote the event. 

Letter writing displays were set up in museums, libraries, and buildings of historical significance all over the US. 

Libraries and bookstores highlighted books about letters as well as letters written by famous people.

(Concept and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved