postmaster general

noun

, plural postmasters general.

postmaster general

postmaster general

The head of the United States Postal Service. Until 1970, the postmaster general was head of the federal Post Office Department and a member of the president's cabinet . In 1970, the Postal Service was set up as an independent agency in place of the Post Office Department. The Postal Service is operated like a private corporation , although postal workers receive the benefits of federal employees.

First recorded in 1620–30

The committee chairman, Postmaster General Henry C. Payne, was a Wisconsin Stalwart, and the other members were on his side.

Former Postmaster General and Democratic National Committee Chairman James Farley was the first guest.

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has repeatedly called for Congress to enact legislation that would change this.

Dr. Franklin was then unanimously chosen Postmaster-General.

The contractors agree to discharge any driver or carrier of said mail whenever required to do so by the Postmaster General.

The act of 1836 had authorized the Postmaster General to establish a carrier system in such cities as he might think advisable.

When he was here he laid the subject before the Postmaster General, who has to-day decided that he may do this.

The plan has also been adopted by the postmaster at Washington and has met the approval of the Postmaster General.

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