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  • History of ITU Portal 
    Explore ITU’s rich history through a wealth of publications, documents, articles, and interactive lists about people, events, and activities from the past 160 years.
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  • Overview of ITU’s History article
    Read the story of ITU’s journey from the early days of the telegraph to the modern era of digital connectivity.
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  • The First International Telegraph Conference (1865)
    Take a detailed look at the 1865 International Telegraph Conference and the events that led to the creation of the International Telegraph Union.
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  • ITU Conferences digital collection
    Delve into 160 years of ITU meetings with this digital collection of working documents and outcome publications from over 200 major ITU conferences, assemblies, and meetings.
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  • Further Reading on ITU’s History 
    Browse this selection of articles and books that provide a historical perspective on the evolution of ITU and its areas of work
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