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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 24 > First telegraph line in America formally opens in 1844

First telegraph line in America formally opens in 1844

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
May 24, 2009

Today is Sunday, May 24, the 144th day of 2009. There are 221 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On May 24, 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message, “What hath God wrought” from Washington to Baltimore as he formally opened....

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