The Ancient Greeks Built the World’s First Telegraph System—1,600 Years Before Morse Code

On May 24, 1844, Samuel Morse sent the world’s first telegraph message, tapping out the biblical phrase “What hath God ...
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Vail Telegraph Collection

Alfred Vail (1807-1859) was born in Morristown, New Jersey, where his father was owner of the Speedwell Iron Works. After working in his father's shop and preparing for the Presbyterian ministry, ...
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Colorado’s History of Telecommunications

An exhibit by the Telecommunications History Group at the downtown Denver library lets you interact with pieces of telecommunications history. Telegraph key pads, switchboards and dial telephones are ...
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This Day in History - August 29: First telegraph sent from Nebraska

August 29, 1860 - The first telegraph connection to Nebraska territory was completed Aug. 28, 1860. The connection went from St. Joseph, Mo. to Brownville. The next day, the first outgoing telegram ...