1861

On October 24, the first transcontinental telegraph is completed as east and west extending lines meet at Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.

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Utah

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1860

On April 30, the Pony Express begins mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California.

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1858

On August 16, Cyrus Field completes the first transatlantic cable linking Ireland and Newfoundland, Canada.

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1844

On May 24, Samuel Morse opens the first commercial telegraph line in Washington, D.C.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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communication

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1801-1900

Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr.

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