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The Machines That Built America

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a comprehensive series chronicling the inventions and innovators that shaped modern America. Delve into the stories behind groundbreaking machines like Josephine Cochran's first dishwashing machine, Black & Decker's power tools revolution, and the race for wireless technology between Tesla and Marconi. Discover Alexander Graham Bell's revolutionary telephone invention, Harley-Davidson's transformation of motorcycles, and the creation of the first television system. Learn about the competition between Boeing 247 and Douglas DC-3 aircraft, Benjamin Holt's world-changing tractor, and how underdogs became household names in American industry. Gain insights into the motorcycle wars and the strategies that allowed smaller companies to triumph over established giants.

Syllabus

The Machines That Built America: Josephine Cochran Invents the First Dishwashing Machine (Season 1).
The Machines That Built America: Black & Decker Produce the Next Wave of Power Tools (S1) | History.
The Machines That Built America: Tesla & Marconi Race to Wireless Tech | History.
The Machines That Built America: Alexander Graham Bell’s Revolutionary Invention (S1) | History.
The Machines That Built America: Harley-Davidson Transforms Motorcycles Forever | History.
The Machines That Built America: The First Television System Ever Invented (Season 1) | History.
Boeing 247 vs. Douglas DC-3: The Machines That Built America (Season 1) | History.
The Machines That Built America: Benjamin Holt's Tractor Revolutionizes the World (S1) | History.
Before They Were Household Names They Were the Underdogs | The Machines That Built America | History.
How Does David Beat Goliath in the Motorcycle Wars? | The Machines That Built America | History.


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