@MilHistNow: Today in 1963, the famous ‘hotline’ between Washington and Moscow is established. Despite Hollywood portrayals, the link from the White House to the Kremlin was never actually a red phone. It began as a teletype terminal, then a fax line and finally a secure computer connection.

Today in 1963, the famous ‘hotline’ between Washington and Moscow is established. Despite Hollywood portrayals, the link from the White House to the Kremlin was never actually a red phone. It began as a teletype terminal, then a fax line and finally a secure computer connection. pic.twitter.com/QoNo5eyi1z

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) August 30, 2024