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the history of the telegraphs

By Alex S animations

  • the telegraph was first invented

    the telegraph was first invented
    On October 8, 1809, the first telegraph was invented by David Alter and Andre-Marie Ampere.

  • the first commercial telegraph

    the first commercial telegraph
    The first commercial system, and the most widely used needle telegraph

  • Charles Wheatstone invented the first "electric telegraph"

    in may 1837, Charles Wheatstone invented the first "electric telegraph"

  • Samuel demonstrates the morse code

    Samuel demonstrates the morse code
    on may 24 1844 Samuel demonstrates the morse code

  • telegraph at sea

    telegraph at sea
    the telegraph sent its first message across the Atlantic ocean

  • England to France telegraphs line fails

    England to France telegraphs line fails
    England to France telegraphs line fails because the insulation resistance was first impaired and then the insulation failed, creating short circuits.

  • its NEAR PERFECTION

    its NEAR PERFECTION
    Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph with the message, “What hath God wrought?”

  • success

    success
    the telegraph turned into a success