A one-word telegramSourced
A street crossing became news of success
In 1928, Morris Frank trained with guide dog Buddy in Switzerland and returned to New York. He crossed busy streets before reporters and sent Dorothy Harrison Eustis a one-word telegram announcing success. The following year they established a guide-dog school in the United States.
A demonstration of independent travel helped lead to a school.
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