This collection contains papers concerning the invention and development of the telegraph by Samuel F. B. Morse, Alfred Vail, and others, especially Vail's work with telegraph instruments and ...
We talk about Morse code, named after its inventor, Samuel Morse. However, maybe we should call it Vail code after Alfred Vail, who may be its real inventor. Haven’t heard of him? You aren’t alone.
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Who invented Morse code?

Morse code was invented by American inventor Samuel Morse and his assistant Alfred Vail during the period of 1837–1844. This system enabled them to transmit messages over long distances by means of ...
Alfred L. Vail NORFOLK – Alfred Loring Vail, beloved husband, father and grandfather and passionate disciple of Jesus Christ went to be with the Lord Dec. 11, 2008. Al was born March 14, 1931, and ...
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