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First transatlantic telephone call, from London to New York, 7 March 1926, (1935)
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First transatlantic telephone call, from London to New York, 7 March 1926, (1935)
First transatlantic telephone call, from London to New York, 7 March 1926, (1935). Ringing Up " Uncle Sam"...the actual scene at the switchboard when London spoke to America by radio telephone. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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Control Panel Headphones Innovation Odhams Press Ltd Operator Phone Switchboard Switchboard Attendant Switchboard Operator Telecommunication Telecommunications Telephone Telephone Call Telephonist The Silver Jubilee Book Trans Atlantic Transatlantic
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Ringing Up 'Uncle Sam' - The Historic Transatlantic Telephone Call
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. This print captures a momentous event in the history of communication: the first transatlantic telephone call from London to New York on 7th March 1926. Taken from "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" published by Odhams Press Ltd. in London, 1935, this image transports us back to a time when technology was rapidly advancing. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness the actual switchboard at work as London speaks to America through radio telephony. A dedicated switchboard operator, wearing headphones and surrounded by control panels, skillfully connects these two distant continents with her expertise. This photograph is not just an artistic representation but serves as a testament to human innovation and progress. Amidst the monochrome backdrop, one can't help but marvel at the significance of this achievement. It symbolizes how boundaries were being shattered and distances bridged through groundbreaking telecommunications technology. It represents an era where professions like telephonists played crucial roles in connecting people across vast oceans. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured by an unknown photographer, we are reminded that it is thanks to such milestones that our world has become more interconnected than ever before. This image stands as a tribute to those who paved the way for modern communication systems and reminds us of the power of human ingenuity in shaping our future.
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