Sound Wave Catcher: 175th Birth Anniversary of Alexander Bell

3/5/2022, 7:42:44 AM

On March 3, 1847, American-Canadian scientist and educator of Scottish origin Alexander Bell was born. He worked on improving the telegraph and is known for a number of inventions in the field of medical technology, aviation and hydrodynamics. However, his most important achievement is the creation of the first telephone. As historians note, he not only created a device capable of transmitting human speech at a distance, but also became the founder of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, which determined the development of telephony in the United States for many years.

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