The United States Postal Service has existed in some form or another since 1775. Over the last 200 years, innovations in technology have dramatically changed the way in which USPS operates, for the most part making mail delivery faster and less expensive. However, the prevalence of email as a preferred method for personal and business communication, as well as the surging growth of digital messaging, have dealt a rough blow to USPS and resulted in a number of negative effects.
