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Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin became the first Postmaster General in the United States.
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Who were the first cabinet members of the US?
The first cabinet members were:Secretary of War: Henry Knox(knox's job was to oversee the nation's defenses)Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson(he had been serving as a U.S minister to France)Attorney General : Edmund Randolph(Edmund was a great attorney general)Secretary Of Treasury : Alexander Hamilton(He placed the new nation on a firm financial footing)(Samuel Ozgood was Postmaster General but this was not a cabinet post until 1829.)
What was the first US city to be founded by a majority black population?
Detroit
Were their black kings and queens in America?
No, America has never had any kings or queens in the first place. They do currently have a black president though, his name is Barack Obama.... He's the first black president in the US.
Who was the first black person to make a difference in the US?
The first slaves came through such hardship that they should be honored.
Who was the First black music person in the US?
DeFord Bailey was the first African American to appear on the Grand Ole Opry.
Why was Benjamin Franklin portrait chosen for one of the first US postage stamp?
He was the first Postmaster General of the United States and established the postal system.He was the first Postmaster of the United States.
What is the phone number for the US postmaster general in DC?
202-268-2000
Is the postmaster general of the US included in the chain of command?
Not the military chain of command, no.
What great American fathered the concept of modern mail delivery?
Benjamin Franklin championed the concept of universal mail delivery, and was the first Postmaster General of the US.
Who was the first black general in the us army?
Benjamin Oliver Davis
Who are the first two men to be on a postal stamp?
{| |- | US Scott Number 1 and 2 were the first two. The first was a 5 cent stamp that depicted Benjamin Franklin the first Postmaster General. The 10 cent stamp showed George Washington as the first president. |}
Why was Benjamin Franklin on one of the first postage stamps?
{| |- | Benjamin Franklin was on US Scott number 1. He was the first Postmaster General of the United States. He was instrumental in the development of the postal service, the post roads and the entire postal system. |}
Who was Americas first black general in the US air force?
Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr.
What year was Benjamin Oliver Davis appointed the first black general in the US Army?
1940
Who was the first black to serve as a general in the us army?
Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. He was made general on October 25, 1940.
Why was Benjamin Franklin's portrait one of the first U.S. postage stamps?
{| |- | Benjamin Franklin was on US Scott number 1. He was the first Postmaster General of the United States. He was instrumental in the development of the postal service, the post roads and the entire postal system. |}
Who was the first woman postmaster of the US?
Mary Katherine Goddard .
