Historical Events tagged with "samuel morse"
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Samuel Morse Sends First Telegraph Message
Samuel Morse sent the message "What hath God wrought" to Alfred Vail in Baltimore, marking a pivotal moment in communication technology. This message, a quote from the Bible (Numbers 23:23), was transmitted over a newly constructed commercial telegraph line between Baltimore and Washington D.C. The event took place from a committee room in the United States Capitol, showcasing the potential of the telegraph for instantaneous communication across distances.
Continue ReadingSamuel Morse Patents the Telegraph
Samuel Morse, an American artist and inventor, was awarded the patent for the telegraph, a groundbreaking communication device that allowed for the transmission of messages over long distances using electrical signals. This invention marked a significant advancement in communication technology and laid the foundation for future innovations in long-distance communication. Morse's telegraph used a simple system of dots and dashes, known as Morse code, to convey messages efficiently.
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