The morse code with the aid of an electro-magnetic telegraph was invented in the 1830’s by Samuel B. Morse. The code included the use of dots and dashes that formed the alphabet and the numbers 0 to 9. These signals could be transmitted at any distance. Although, Morse began his career as an artist, his interest in communication came about due to the slow communication process of his time. It would take days or even weeks for letters to travel from one location to another depending on the distance. However, with the use of electrical impulses, a message could be sent in an instant. The first transmission, “What hath God wrought”, took place on May 24, 1844 from Washington to Baltimore. The morse code is still in use today through sound or light from experienced operators who can text 20 to 30 words per minute. In emergencies, distress signals are transmitted when no other communication is available. Below is an example of the morse code that was developed.
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