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Signing of the International Telegraph Convention
- When
- 17 May 1865
- Where
- Paris
The International Telegraph Convention was signed on 17 May 1865, establishing the International Telegraph Union.
This convention served as the founding document of the Union, which was tasked with implementing basic principles for international telegraphy, including the use of the Morse code as the international telegraph alphabet.
Sources
- International Telecommunication Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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