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who developed and patented the electrical telegraph in the united states in 1837
Inventor Samuel Morse developed the telegraph system, and submitted a patent for his device, which he called “The American Recording Electro-Magnetic Telegraph” in 1837.
how did samuel morse's telegraph work
Samuel Morse's telegraph worked by transmitting electrical signals over a wire laid between stations.
what was the first telegraphic message sent
Sent by inventor Samuel F.B. Morse on May 24, 1844, over an experimental line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, the message said: What hath God wrought?“
what else is samuel fb morse known for besides the telegraph
Samuel Morse was a co-developer of Morse code and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy.

Question: Did the inventor win awards?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Samuel Morse win awards?