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The Post Office That Built America: John McLean and the Spoils System

The Post Office That Built America: John McLean and the Spoils System

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Long before the internet, the United States Postal Service was the backbone of communication and commerce. But in the early 19th century, it was also a engine of political patronage. This episode explores the transformation of the Post Office under Postmaster General John McLean, who served under five presidents and turned a chaotic network of horse riders and stagecoaches into a machine that connected a growing nation — and fueled the spoils system. We look at the expansion of postal routes, the rise of the stagecoach industry, the infamous 'star routes,' and how the Post Office became a proving ground for corruption and reform. Along the way, we meet figures like Amos Kendall and the contractors who made fortunes on mail delivery. A surprising story of how mail shaped American democracy. #PostOffice #JohnMcLean #SpoilsSystem #AmericanHistory #EarlyRepublic #PostalHistory #StarRoutes #AmosKendall #JacksonianDemocracy #Stagecoach #19thCentury #GovernmentCorruption #CommunicationHistory #USHistory #FexingoHistory #History #NorthAmerica #RevolutionToCivilWar Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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