From 1864 to 1977 America's Railway Post Office (RPO) clerks traveled across the country aboard rail cars processing & moving the nation's mail. They formed a lasting bond and camaraderie rarely seen today.
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Americans Railway Post Office (RPO) clerks were the elite of the postal system. From 1864 to 1977, they traveled across the country aboard rickety rail cars in the pursuit of delivering mail to the masses. They courageously faced everything from unpredictable weather, robberies, and wrecks, all the while touting their motto “the mail must go through.” Amid the hardships, these clerks formed a lasting bond and camaraderie that is rarely seen in jobs today.
