From SMS to presidential speeches, the The word ‘okay’ is one of the most universal manifestations Language.
For decades its origin has been a mystery, which has been awarded by the principles that have been used in the US civil war to the influence of foreign languages. An intelligent until the 1960s Finally revealed the truth.
Theories of the origin of ‘OK’
Throughout history, there are many explanations about the original meaning of ‘OK’:
- Some people thought it came from it German Exposure Operest Comanthand (Supreme Commander).
- Others said that Derivaba D Ax CayesA Haitian port city.
- It was believed to be briefly used in the telegram with the meaning of the “open key”.
- Another theory, the former US president Andrew Jackson, popularized the OK interference of the Language language.
But none of these explanations are ending until the Columbia University scholar resolves the mystery.
The invention of the actual appearance of ‘OK’
In 1963, researcher Alan Walker read He carried out a complete linguistic study The Boston found the first documentary of ‘OK’ in the newspaper.
In 1839, Boston Morning Post, directed by editor Charles Garden Green, published a satirical article, in which the “OK” “Oll Correct” was used, which deliberately written “all right” (everything is perfect). It was one of the many fashionable short letters at the time, but its use in the presidential campaign of Martin Van Purin was helping ‘right’ to survive and popularize.
From a newspaper to presidential campaign
In 1840, supporters of Martin Van Puron accepted the propaganda slogan “Olt Kinderhook” because of the nickname “Old Kinderhook”, which refers to their hometown in New York.
The goal of the “vote for the oak” helped to spread expression throughout the country. Although Van Purun lost the re -election, the ‘OK’ was recorded in everyday talk.
From America to the moon
The study of the reading shows that over time, the ‘OK’ has been extended to the other parts of the world and later to the rest of the world. In 1969, its use reached a milestone, and during the Apollo 11 work, astronaut Bus Aldrin pronounced it, it took it to the lunar surface.
Today, ‘OK’ is recognized and understood in almost all languages. Despite some questions after the study hearing, its theory is the most accepted description of the origins of the most used word in the world.
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