Why do people say 'Roger that'? Who was Roger?

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The word 'Roger' has its origins in early military radio communication, symbolizing the letter R and indicating that a message has been received.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:34:52 UTC.

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