September 7~Neither Rain Nor Snow Day Traditional Cache
September 7~Neither Rain Nor Snow Day
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Neither Rain Nor Snow Day When : September 7th Right now, we bet
you're thinking "this special day is about a tranquil weather day
with neither rain nor snow" ....wrong. Here's the real scoop on
this special day: Neither Rain Nor Snow Day celebrates the opening
of the New York Post Office building on this day in 1914. This
following inscription was inscribed on the building: "Neither snow
nor rain not heat nor gloom of night ,stays these couriers from the
swift completion of their appointed rounds." Here is the second
misconception: A lot of people assume the inscription represents
the Post Office motto. This assumption is incorrect. But, this
inscription is very close to the old Pony Express rider's motto.
Which leads to a third misconception.. ......The Pony Express was
not a government funded predecessor to today's Post Office. The
Pony Express was a courier and message delivery service. However,
it was privately owned and funded. Now that we have the history and
trivia out of the way, let's go and enjoy the day. We hope you use
Neither Rain Nor Snow Day to show your appreciation to your postal
delivery people, especially those who walk their routes.
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