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.
Overview
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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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