Samuel Morse
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10 June, 1871
A bronze statue of Samuel Morse was unveiled in Central Park, New York City, marking the first official recognition of his achievements by the United States government near the end of his life.
1 March, 1859
Samuel Morse inaugurated a two-mile telegraph line in Puerto Rico, connecting his son-in-law's Hacienda to their house in Arroyo. The first message transmitted was a celebratory remark about Puerto Rico's future role in global telegraphy.
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Birth in Charlestown, Massachusetts
April 27, 1791
Samuel Finley Breese Morse was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the first child of Jedidiah Morse, a Calvinist pastor and geographer, and Elizabeth Ann Finley Breese. His upbringing emphasized strong religious values and a commitment to education, foundational elements that would shape his character and ambition.
Phillips Academy & Yale College
1805-1810
Morse attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and then Yale College. While at Yale, he attended lectures on electricity and enjoyed painting miniature portraits, showcasing his early artistic talent and an emerging interest in scientific principles.
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Co-inventor of the telegraph system, inventor of Morse code, and accomplished painter.