Neither Rain Nor Snow Day

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Where is Neither Rain Nor Snow Day celebrated?

The United States celebrates Neither Snow Nor Rain Day by acknowledging the hard work of postal service workers deployed at a post office under the United States Postal Service.

Who celebrates Neither Rain Nor Snow Day?

Postal service workers for United States Postal Service celebrate Neither Snow Nor Rain Day with their friends and families. Also, the people who recognize their hard work share their appreciation on this day.

When did Neither Rain Nor Snow Day first start?

Neither Snow Nor Rain Day celebrations first started on September 7, 1914.

Who started Neither Rain Nor Snow Day?

There is not much known about who started Neither Snow Nor Rain Day.

History And Timeline

Neither Snow Nor Rain Day is commemorated on September 7, the anniversary of the opening of New York’s main post office building, which began its construction in 1912. The building was named the James A. Farley building to honor the Nation's 53rd Postmaster General on that date in 1914. The structure is in Manhattan, New York, and was once the city's principal United States Postal Service (USPS) branch. The Pennsylvania Terminal was the name of the building until 1918 when it was renamed the General Post Office Building.

Traditions And Customs

On this day you can investigate the field of letter delivery. Learn about how it was in the past, how it is in present, and what will be its future, and discover how it has evolved.

Read Devin Leonard's 'Neither Snow Nor Rain' and Winifred Gallagher's 'How the Post Office Created America' to learn more about its history.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Neither Rain Nor Snow Day

Neither Snow Nor Rain Day is the ideal time to express your gratitude to your local postal worker. You may even buy them a small present to show them how grateful you are.

The Smithsonian National Postal Museum is committed to preserving, researching, and presenting postal history. Make a trip and learn about the history of the dedicated postal service. Enjoy documentaries or read books on postal services on Neither Snow Nor Rain Day.

Learn about the official motto of the US Post Service, 'Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.'

Facts And Stats

• The founding of the New York Post Office on September 7, 1914, is the origin of this day.
• The inscription on the building's exterior gave the day its odd moniker. 'Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds', is written on the column and is the official motto of the New York City Postal Service.
• Neither Rain Nor Snow Day celebrations are observed across the US by all postal workers.

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