The Machines That Built America
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it 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.