The Machines That Built America (2021)

Episode Overview

In the 1870s, staying in touch with family far away means relying on letters that take days or even weeks to reach their destination. While the telegraph offers a quicker option, it remains out of reach for many due to its high cost. When Western Union announces a massive cash prize for anyone who can enhance its communication network, two ambitious inventors, Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray, enter into fierce competition. Their relentless pursuit to revolutionize communication will ultimately reshape how people connect across distances forever.