The Telegraph & Time - Western Union and the Self Winding Clock

The standardization of time was revolutionary, transforming industry and commerce while laying the foundation for a variety of infrastructure services ranging from stock and commodities exchanges to radio and television broadcasting, the airline industry and much more. A partnership between the U.S. Naval Observatory, the Self Winding Clock Company and the Western Union Telegraph Company made it possible.
In this video, we examine a self-winding clock that is being restored to operation for the Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Historical Society.
For more information on the history of the telegraph, visit the web page of the Morse Telegraph Club, Inc. at www.morsetelegraphclub.com. More information on the Ozaukee County Historical Society can be found at: www.ochs.co.ozaukee.wi.us/
Lastly, for information on obtaining the replica batteries containing the rechargeable power source and the synchronizer (simulating the telegraph circuit), visit "Ken's Clock Clinic" at: www.kensclockclinic.com/

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Awesome explanation!