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On This Day: U.S. President James Buchanan inaugurates the new transatlantic telegraph cable... (1858)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.060 words
On August 16, 1858: U.S. President James Buchanan inaugurates the new transatlantic telegraph cable by exchanging greetings with Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. However, a weak signal forces a shutdown of the service in a few weeks.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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