Read the passage. Draw a line under each word that should be capitalized.

5. In 1775, the __Continental Congress__ appointed the first __Postmaster General__. The person was a historical figure who was familiar to most people: __Benjamin Franklin__. Franklin helped to organize and develop the __United States Postal Service__, which is still in operation today, more than 200 years later. The first postage stamps were issued in 1847. In 1860, as the __United States__ was expanding west, the __Pony Express__ was born. Over time, the __U.S. Postal Service__ has continued to adapt, and letter carriers still work to deliver mail around the world today.