Technology & Innovation

Completion of the First Transcontinental Telegraph

The first transcontinental telegraph line was completed, connecting the East and West coasts of the United States. This monumental achievement was marked by the joining of wires at a ceremony in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. It allowed for instantaneous communication across vast distances, revolutionizing how information was shared. The project was a joint endeavor primarily funded and operated by Western Union, showcasing the technological progress of the era.

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