Hiram Percy Maxim founds the American Radio Relay League

In 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim, along with Clarence D. Tuska, founded the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). This organization was established to promote and support the interests of amateur radio operators in the United States. Maxim, an avid radio enthusiast and inventor, recognized the need for a coordinated effort to relay messages across long distances, as individual amateur stations often had limited range. The ARRL aimed to create a network of relay stations to improve communication capabilities. Over the years, the ARRL has become the leading national association for amateur radio, providing advocacy, education, and resources to its members and advancing the art and science of radio communication.