On May 24, 1844, the first telegraph line in the U.S. opened between Baltimore and Washington, with its inaugural message, "What hath God wrought?" This article chronicles key historical events including the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883, Major League Baseball's first night game in 1935, and significant rulings and social events from the Supreme Court and political advancements, such as the 2018 pardon of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, showcasing America's changing social landscape over the years.
On May 24, 1844, the first U.S. telegraph line was formally opened between Baltimore and Washington, with the first message reading 'What hath God wrought?'.
The history recounts various significant events, including the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 and the first night game in Major League Baseball in 1935.
In 1983, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that private religious schools practicing racial discrimination were ineligible for certain tax benefits, reflecting ongoing social justice issues.
In 2018, President Trump pardoned Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion, rectifying a historical injustice related to his conviction under Jim Crow laws.
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