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Timeline for Electricity in the US

By ntarcher

  • Ben Franklin tied a kay to a string during a thunderstorm, and proved that static electricity and lighting were the same thing.

    Ben Franklin tied a kay to a string during a thunderstorm, and proved that static electricity and lighting were the same thing.
    Ben Franklin tied a kay to a string during a thunderstorm, and proved that static electricity and lighting were the same thing.

  • • Joseph Henry invented the electrical relay, which could send electrical currents long distances.

    • Joseph Henry invented the electrical relay, which could send electrical currents long distances.

  • • Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor, an invention that is used in most electrical appliances today.

    • Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor, an invention that is used in most electrical appliances today.

  • Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph, a machine that could send messages long distances across wires.

    Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph, a machine that could send messages long distances across wires.

  • • After many experiments, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb that could be used for about 40 hours without burning out. By 1880, his bulbs could be used for 1,200 hours.

    • After many experiments, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb that could be used for about 40 hours without burning out. By 1880, his bulbs could be used for 1,200 hours.

  • Edward Johnson first put electric lights on a Christmas tree.

    Edward Johnson first put electric lights on a Christmas tree.

  • William Stanley, Jr. developed the induction coil transformer and an alternating current electric system.

    William Stanley, Jr. developed the induction coil transformer and an alternating current electric system.

  • A. Goss invented the electric refrigerator.

    A. Goss invented the electric refrigerator.

  • The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created. It was the first Federal power authority and was designed to provide regional power.

    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created. It was the first Federal power authority and was designed to provide regional power.

  • With the full color range of the high-power LEDs, more advanced architectural designs and stage and studio lighting were developed. Colored LEDs reduce power consumption.

    With the full color range of the high-power LEDs, more advanced architectural designs and stage and studio lighting were developed. Colored LEDs reduce power consumption.