Historical Tees & Things : Communications and Technology

Hot, new communications technologies have revolutionized our world. Cell phones, computer modems and printers, the Internet, even the family television set—all trace their lineage back to innovations designed to win battles and help secret agents.

Dial-Up Too Slow? Like telegraph lines, telephone lines were subject to the disruptive effects of shelling, sabotage, and tanks. "Dial-up too Slow?" seemed like a natural for this World War II period photo.	Can You Hear Me Now? Once America joined the war, telephones were introduced in large numbers, helping to compensate for the technological shortcomings associated with telegraphy and radio.	24-Hour Tech Support Out in the field, attempts were made to hide both operator and equipment from snipers, artillery shells, and aerial recon flights.
Where Did I Put My GPS? Airial photos were developed in the air -- if only there had been GPS.