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Samuel F.B. Morse

Born: 1791
Birthplace: Charlestown, Mass.

Telegraph signals—In 1844 Morse built the first telegraph line between Baltimore and Washington and relayed the first telegraphic message. He also devised the Morse code for his machine. (1975)

Died: 1872

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