Instructional Video5:47
Wonderscape

Samuel Morse’s Later Years and Legacy

K - 5th
This video covers the final chapter of Samuel Morse’s life, highlighting his successful demonstration of the telegraph to Congress, the famous first message sent between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, and the rapid expansion of...
Instructional Video3:15
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Samuel Morse and the Invention of Morse Code

K - 5th
This video details Samuel Morse’s collaboration with Leonard Gale and Alfred Vail to develop the first one-wire telegraph. Learn how Morse refined his invention with the creation of Morse Code, a system of dots and dashes that...
Instructional Video3:57
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Samuel Morse: From Artist to Telegraph Innovator

K - 5th
This video follows Samuel Morse’s journey as an artist in the United States, his personal tragedies, and the pivotal moment that led him to explore telegraph technology. Discover how his experiences with loss and a fateful conversation...
Instructional Video3:56
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Samuel Morse: Early Life and Pursuit of Art

K - 5th
This video explores the early life of Samuel Morse, from his upbringing in Massachusetts to his studies at Yale University and his passion for art. Learn how Morse's interest in painting led him to London's Royal Academy of Art and...
Instructional Video1:58
Curated Video

The Telegraph: The Civil War Text Machine

9th - Higher Ed
Military leaders didn’t just rely on carrier pigeons and messengers on horseback to share information during the American Civil War – they texted each other using telegrams!
Instructional Video16:54
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The Life and Legacy of Samuel Morse: Revolutionizing Communication

K - 5th
The video is a biography of Samuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code. It covers his early life as an artist, his personal tragedies, and his determination to revolutionize communication. The video discusses Morse's...