Historic Alabamacentric Telegrams

     In homage to the sending of the very last telegram---see previous post---here are some telegrams with Alabama connections that you might enjoy:



Sign on Dexter Ave. in Montgomery marking site of telegram office.

Telegrams from around the world poured into Alabama
over the Scottsboro boys case.



Rev. King invited to signing of Civil Rights Bill.

Tallulah Bankhead blasts Media.

To Rev. Martin Luther King in Georgia jail.

Telegrams were frequently used to announce deaths.

Organized labor protests Alabama police action.

                                     

Jackie Robinson calls on President to take action.

Calling on George Wallace to Arrest DPS Head Al Lingo