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==4. What is the latest development in postcards? == | ==4. What is the latest development in postcards? == | ||
==5. What are the present regulations for sending custom made postcards through your local post office and getting the postcard rate? == | ==5. What are the present regulations for sending custom made postcards through your local post office and getting the postcard rate? == | ||
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| + | In order for a piece of mail to qualify as a postcard it must meet several requirements set by the United States Postal Service. Using a postcard rate: postcards must be at least 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) high, 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide and 0.007 inches (.018 cm) thick; the postcard size can be no larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) high, 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide and 0.016 inches (.041 cm) thick; the postcard must be rectangular in shape; postcards cannot contain any stickers or attachments which make them larger or thicker than the above postcard size. | ||
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==6. Make a collection of at least 150 postcards. (No two postcards alike.) Your collection should include the following:== | ==6. Make a collection of at least 150 postcards. (No two postcards alike.) Your collection should include the following:== | ||
===a. At least 2 postcards depicting significant historical or cultural heritage in your area/region=== | ===a. At least 2 postcards depicting significant historical or cultural heritage in your area/region=== | ||
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1. Have the basic Postcard Honor.
2. How is the history of your city or state/province/region told in postcards? Collect postcards (or pictures of postcards) that illustrate events or distinctive scenery found in your area.
3. Explain what you have done to preserve your postcards. (Postcards from the basic honor)
4. What is the latest development in postcards?
5. What are the present regulations for sending custom made postcards through your local post office and getting the postcard rate?
United States
In order for a piece of mail to qualify as a postcard it must meet several requirements set by the United States Postal Service. Using a postcard rate: postcards must be at least 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) high, 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide and 0.007 inches (.018 cm) thick; the postcard size can be no larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) high, 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide and 0.016 inches (.041 cm) thick; the postcard must be rectangular in shape; postcards cannot contain any stickers or attachments which make them larger or thicker than the above postcard size.
