Saturday, May 24, 2025

On This Day: 1st Telegraph Sent in United States

On May 24, 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington.

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... In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington.

The first message sent was "What hath God wrought?" ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-05-24 03:24 PM

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