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Signal Corps Collection

The Signal Corps

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Signal Corps Collection: Telegraph key, 1860s
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Signal Corps Collection: First World War surveillance kite
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Signal Corps Collection: Wright Flyer test flights at Fort Myer, Virginia, USA, September 3, 1908
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Signal Corps Collection: Photograph of World War I soldiers, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Signal Corps Collection: Signal flag with pole, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
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Signal Corps Collection: US Army, uniforms, 4 Cavalry, 2 Engineers, 1 Hospital, 2 Staff Corps, 2 Signal Corps figures
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Signal Corps Collection: US Army Signal Corps, 1917-20 (colour litho)
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Signal Corps Collection: Queen Elizabeth II meets the Signal Corps. The Queen is on her June 1977 Silver
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Signal Corps Collection: Signal Corps, Rappidan River / Signal Corps Reconnoitering at Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Signal Corps Collection: Little Round Top signal station, Battle of Gettysburg
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Signal Corps Collection: WWI: PIGEON, 1918. A homing pigeon used by the US Army to carry messages
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Signal Corps Collection: World War I propaganda poster of a navy ship shining itas searchlights
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Signal Corps Collection: An M3 Grant tank on the move during the Battle of Kasserine Pass, Tunisia
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Signal Corps Collection: U. S. SIGNAL CORPS, c1880. Photograph of a U. S. Signal Corps column leaving Fort Bowie in Arizona
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Signal Corps Collection: An M4A3E8 76mm armed Sherman tank with flame thrower
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Signal Corps Collection: Vintage World War I propaganda poster featuring a navy shipyard
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Signal Corps Collection: WORLD WAR I: SIGNAL CORPS. Men of the U. S. Signal Corps camp at Little Silver, New Jersey
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Signal Corps Collection: WORLD WAR I: SIGNAL STATION. British signal station on a railroad track on the
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Signal Corps Collection: WORLD WAR I: TELEPHONE. A British signal officer listening in on a tapped German
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Signal Corps Collection: WORLD WAR I: SIGNAL CORPS. U. S. Signal Lamp Station at the front in France. Stereograph
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Signal Corps Collection: WORLD WAR I: WOMEN, c1919. Three women communication workers of the U
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Signal Corps Collection: Lieutenant Carleton G. Chapman in US Signal Corps No. 53 preparing for takeoff at Casas Grandes
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Signal Corps Collection: A Signal Corps message center set up in the back of a military truck during a field problem at
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Signal Corps Collection: Military portable radio, 1940s C017 / 7884
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Signal Corps Collection: Army medics treating a casualty C016 / 2677
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Signal Corps Collection: 33rd President of the United States. Truman on an inspection of the Signal Corps, U. S. Army
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: BATTLEFIELD. Members of the U. S. Army Signal Corps with wrecked carts
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: SOLDIERS. Members of the U. S. Army Signal Corps. Photographed by Mathew Brady
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: SIGNAL CORPS. Signal Corps men outside the Central Signal Station at the Winder
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: SIGNAL CORPS. U. S. Army Signal Corpsmen photographed by Mathew Brady
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: SIGNAL CORPS. Members of the U. S. Army Signal Corps
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: SIGNAL TOWER. Signal tower and signal corps of the Union Army of the James led by Major
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Signal Corps Collection: CIVIL WAR: SIGNAL CORPS. Members of the United States Army Signal Corps
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Signal Corps Collection: Telegraph in operation, 1860s artifact
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Signal Corps Collection: EVCW2A-00062

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The Signal Corps: Pioneers of Communication and Surveillance From the humble beginnings of the telegraph key in the 1860s to the groundbreaking use of a surveillance kite during World War I, the Signal Corps has played an integral role in shaping communication and reconnaissance methods throughout history. In September 1908, at Fort Myer, Virginia, USA, the Wright Flyer took flight under the watchful eyes personnel. These test flights marked a significant milestone in aviation history and showcased the corps' dedication to advancing technology. A poignant photograph captured in 1918 depicts World War I soldiers whose lives were intertwined with those serving in the Signal Corps. Their faces tell stories of bravery and resilience as they relied on these skilled individuals for vital communication on treacherous battlefields. With their signal flags held high, early 20th-century members of the corps stood tall as they transmitted messages across great distances. The significance of their work cannot be understated; they were instrumental in relaying critical information that shaped military strategies. Uniformed figures from various branches - Cavalry, Engineers, Hospital - stand alongside two proud representatives from the Signal Corps in a vibrant lithograph from 1899. This artwork pays homage to their diverse roles within an organization dedicated to effective communication. During World War I (1917-1920), color lithographs depicted scenes showcasing different aspects of life within this esteemed corps. From reconnoitering at Fredericksburg's Rappidan River to meeting royalty like Queen Elizabeth II herself – who recognized their invaluable contributions – it is evident that their impact extended far beyond military circles. Atop Little Round Top during one fateful Battle of Gettysburg moment stands a signal station manned by courageous members of this elite group. Their ability to transmit crucial information swiftly undoubtedly influenced battlefield outcomes during one of America's most pivotal conflicts. Even animals had a part to play within this remarkable organization.