International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. Protocols of the Proceedings

International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day, by D.C.) International Meridian Conference (1884 : Washington, chronicles a pivotal international gathering in Washington, D.C., where global delegates met to establish a universal prime meridian and standard time. Welcomed by the Secretary of State, the conference united scientific and governmental figures striving to harmonize global time and geographical measurements amid historical differences. From the outset, formal discussions and protocols were put in place and meticulously recorded the delegates' credentials and procedural guidelines. As the event progressed, nations presented their ideas, passionately debating the merits of Greenwich as the prime meridian and the principles that would guide the momentous decision, showcasing the intersection of scientific thought and intricate international diplomacy.