Samuel Morse’s Later Years and Legacy

Samuel Morse, facing financial difficulties, demonstrated the telegraph to Congress in 1842, securing $30,000 to build a line from Washington, DC to Baltimore. In 1844, he sent the first official message, chosen by Annie Ellsworth. Despite personal happiness, Morse faced legal battles over telegraph rights. He was recognized as the inventor in 1854. Morse supported education and charity, founding Vassar College. His telegraph revolutionized communication, impacting industries and military operations. Morse's legacy endures in modern communication technologies.

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