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Cryptologic History

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"On This Date in Cryptologic History" Calendar

1898: Publication of a new War Department Telegraphic Code was authorized.

Friday, January 16, 2026

16 January 1898: General Order No. 9 authorized publication of a new War Department Telegraphic Code.

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