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Signing of the Treaty of Bern
- When
- 9 October 1874
- Where
- Bern
The Treaty of Bern was signed on 9 October 1874, establishing the General Postal Union to unify international postal services.
The treaty was the result of an international conference convened by the Swiss Government on 15 September 1874. It aimed to unify disparate postal services and regulations so that international mail could be exchanged freely.
Sources
- Treaty of Bern Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-26
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