On this day in history, October 24, 1861, transcontinental telegraph completed, connects coasts for first time
The transcontinental telegraph was completed on Oct. 24, 1861, making possible instant communication between the coasts possible for the first time. It rendered the Pony Express obsolete.
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(posted this info last year too, but some of the comments are pretty good)
Kirk Bayne
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