

Winifred Gallagher
Journalist and author focused on the history and social effects of institutions; author of How the Post Office Created America and featured here to explain the postal service's role in the American Revolution.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 11min
Signed, Sealed & Delivered | America in Pursuit
Winifred Gallagher, journalist and author who explores how institutions shape society, discusses the postal service as the colonies' communications backbone. She traces Benjamin Franklin’s role in linking the colonies. She covers postal policies that subsidized newspapers, spurred transportation and book circulation, and created an informal national education network.

Aug 25, 2020 • 19min
The Revolutionary Post (Repeat)
Winifred Gallagher, author of "How the Post Office Created America," explores how the U.S. Postal Service was pivotal in unifying diverse communities under one flag. She discusses the transformation of postal services throughout history, from mule train deliveries to modern challenges faced today. Gallagher examines the cultural significance of letter writing, particularly among women, and highlights the emotional weight of communication during the Civil War. The conversation underscores the Postal Service's ongoing relevance in American society.


