Who is the executive head of the United States Postal Service?
Q: Who is the executive head of the United States Postal Service?
A: The United States Postmaster General is the executive head of the United States Postal Service.
Q: How long did Benjamin Franklin serve as Postmaster General?
A: Benjamin Franklin served as Postmaster General for slightly longer than 15 months.
Q: When was the United States Post Office Department re-organized into the United States Postal Service?
A: The United States Post Office Department was re-organized into the United States Postal Service in 1971.
Q: Is the Postmaster General a member of the Cabinet?
A: No, after being re-organized in 1971, the Postmaster General is no longer a member of the Cabinet.
Q: Is it possible for a former Postmaster General to become President?
A: No, since they are no longer part of the executive branch, a former Postmaster General cannot become President.
Q: What document predates both Benjamin Franklin's appointment and U.S. independence?
A: The office of postmaster general predates both Benjamin Franklin's appointment and U.S. independence; it predates both the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
Q: Was there an office similar to that of postmaster general before 1775?
A Yes, there was an office similar to that of postmaster general before 1775; however, it wasn't formalized until 1775 when Benjamin Franklin was appointed by Congress as its first official postmaster general
