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When were telegrams used?
Telegrams were first used in 1839 in Holland and were used elsewhere in the late 1800s.
Codes used for telegrams?
cypher codes
What was the most common form of communication in 1928?
they mostly used telegrams!
How many people used telegrams in the 1940s?
In the 1940s, telegrams were a widely used form of communication, especially for urgent messages and important announcements. While exact usage figures are difficult to determine, millions of telegrams were sent annually during this decade, particularly during and after World War II when timely communication was crucial. The popularity of telegrams was facilitated by services like Western Union in the United States, which dominated the market.
How many telegrams were sent on the titanic and were received during the voyage?
There were about 14 telegrams
Are telegrams likely to include long descriptions?
Not in an historical context. Telegrams cost per word, so the fewer words, the less expensive the telegram. Telegrams are purely historical at this point; in the US they can no longer be sent.
How long were telegrams used?
Telegrams were widely used from the mid-19th century, starting with the advent of the telegraph in the 1840s, until the late 20th century. Their use peaked in the early to mid-20th century for personal, business, and government communication. With the rise of telephones, fax machines, and eventually the internet, telegrams saw a significant decline, leading to their discontinuation in many regions by the early 2000s.
When was Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams created?
Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams was created in 1882.
What are some communication devices used fifty years ago?
typr writers, telegrams, radios
Why was the 2nd world war announced on the radio?
There were no other forms of media available in the 1930s and 40s by which the governments could alert their nations about the war. Most families and businesses had radios. Television was not around then. Telegrams were sent too.
What does the 1930s term straight wire concerning a western union telegrams mean?
I have heard that term in several old movies and TV shows. Though I don't know much about it, I can say that the clerks almost always asked "straight wire" or "night service." I can also state that straight wires were delivered, in the movies anyway, within an hour.
How do telegrams work?
Telegrams these days are different than telegrams "in the old days". You can still send telegrams all over the world, in a couple of hours if necessary. The big difference's is the way telegrams are send over the world. In earlier days telegrams where send by the telegraph-lines with Morse codes. At the other side of the line these codes where translated to words again and brought by messenger to the receiver. Today we don't use Morse codes anymore, but telegrams are still very important. You can use telegrams to congratulate someone, to send your deepest sympathy or wish someone much luck. Any occasion you can think of, a telegram will bring the message!
