On This Day In History: Dot Dash

On this day in history: May 24, 1844 on 12seconds.tv and YouTube

Morse’s first official message, which is referenced in the video above.

Morse’s telegram, “What hath God wrought?” quoted a Bible verse found in Numbers 23:23. According to the Library of Congress, Morse’s message was suggested by Annie Ellsworth, the daughter of one of Morse’s friends.

Morse was not the inventor of the telegraph but he, along with Alfred Vail, created the electromechanical telegraph. Morse also created Morse code.

The above quoted from FindingDulcinea.

Finally, Wire’s “Dot Dash” seems like an appropriate tune for today – via Blip.fm

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