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Canton Middle School March 15th, 2010
 * Samuel Morse **

Dear Award Committee, Samuel Finley Breese Morse was the inventor of the electric telegraph, Morse code, and many other things. He graduated from Yale College with an interest in electricity and went on to make the telegraph: the first direct means of communication throughout the United States. He was a great inventor who contributed greatly to this nation. I think he should receive the award. The telegraph and Morse code were two major breakthroughs in the nature of communication. Soon after the invention of the telegraph, the telephone came into the world. This led to the cordless phone, which led to cell phones. Where would we be without our precious cell phones? If it hadn’t been for the telegraph, we wouldn’t have the advanced pieces of technology that sit in your pockets as we speak. Samuel Morse’s inventions were very valuable tools. Morse code and the telegraph helped people get help in emergencies, communicate business matters, and just keep in touch. The next factor of my argument is surely the most important when you are choosing the winner of the award. The thing that was most changed by the invention of the telegraph and Morse code was world communication. Finally the United States had started to have a better (more current) idea of what was going on around the world. This connected the United States to the rest of the world and helped the United States be much more involved with other countries. Samuel More was a great inventor during the 19th century. He invented a very influential communication system, and the award of excellence should go to him. Thank you for your time and consideration, and we are looking forward to your answer.

Sincerely, Jesse Lloyd