Historical event

War of Currents

Date: 1888-1892

The rivalry between Nikola Tesla (AC) and Thomas Edison (DC) over electrical power systems that determined the standard for electrical power distribution worldwide.

Tags: nikola tesla, thomas edison, alternating current, direct current, ac vs dc, george westinghouse, electrical power, power distribution, electricity, inventor, patent battle, westinghouse electric, general electric, world's columbian exposition, niagara falls

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