The USPS (United States Postal Service) logo, representing the national postal service of the United States, combines a graphic symbol depicting the head of a bald eagle with the organization’s full name in large, slanted uppercase letters arranged on two lines. The eagle’s head is rendered as a simplified white silhouette with elongated lines and sharp contours. It faces right and is set against a dark blue, slanted quadrilateral. In the primary version, the lettering is blue, with a thin red line separating the two lines of text. A version with white lettering is available for use on dark backgrounds. Known as the “Sonic Eagle,” the logo was introduced on October 12, 1993, replacing the previous eagle logo without replacing the Postal Service’s official seal, adopted in 1970. In 2025, an additional commemorative mark called “Eagle in Flight” was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American postal service, while the primary logo remained unchanged.
The United States Postal Service is the U.S. government postal service, which began operating as an independent federal agency on July 1, 1971. The history of the American postal service dates back to 1775, when the Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. USPS delivers letters and packages, issues postage stamps, and provides international shipping and shipment tracking services. According to 2026 figures, the Postal Service serves more than 170 million addresses nationwide, including homes, businesses and post office boxes. Unlike conventional government agencies, USPS finances its operations primarily through the sale of postal services and products, receiving virtually no tax revenue for its day-to-day operating expenses.
