[Qcwa] History--Zip Codes

[Jeffrey D Angus]

Bob N0UF wrote:

>Finally, in 1963, the Department selected a system
>advanced by department officials, and, on April 30, 1963, Postmaster
>General John A. Gronouski announced that the ZIP Code would begin on
>July 1, 1963.
>
It was one of the first things I remember remembering as a kid.
90504

Mr Zip, who sort of looked like is was done by a 3 year old with a 
broken crayon.

Zone Improvement Plan.

Jeff


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