Category Archives: Telecommunications

“What Has God Wrought?”: A Love Story

Posted on May 24, 2013 by GilPress

Today in 1844, Samuel Morse sent the the message “What Has God Wrought” to officially open the first telegraph line, between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, launching an industry and ending a rocky journey that began with the 1837 resolution by the U.S. … Continue reading →

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International Telegraph Union (ITU) Established

Posted on May 17, 2013 by GilPress

Today in 1865, the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris by the 20 founding members, and the International Telegraph Union (ITU) was established to facilitate subsequent amendments to this initial agreement. Today, the ITU is the leading United Nations agency … Continue reading →

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