Samuel Morse’s Device Connects the World

Samuel Morse’s Device Connects the World
Samuel Morse sends the first public telegram from the Supreme Court chamber in the Capitol, Washington to Baltimore, May 24, 1844. Morse sent the message 'What hath God Wrought?' Authenticated News/Getty Images
Trevor Phipps
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He made his living as an artist, but love for family led Samuel Morse (1791–1872) to invent a communication system that laid the groundwork for our lightning-speed technology today, when we have information at our fingertips.

Although raised in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Morse moved when he married and settled his growing family in New Haven, Connecticut. Painting was his passion and he worked hard to improve his skills.

Trevor Phipps
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For about 20 years, Trevor Phipps worked in the restaurant industry as a chef, bartender, and manager until he decided to make a career change. For the last several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.
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