The Machines That Built America

The Machines That Built America Tractor Revolution

Harvesting crops is grueling, back-breaking work, and farmers must walk miles behind horse drawn plows to get food on American tables.

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The Machines That Built America Plane Pioneers

In 1910, airplanes are a novelty, fragile wooden concoctions that float in the air--and crash.

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The Machines That Built America Titans of Television

A ruthless mogul takes on a little-known inventor in a high stakes battle that will change the world forever, asking the question of whether a farm-boy can beat a titan with endless resources.

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The Machines That Built America Motorcycle Kings

William Harley and Arthur Davidson have a bold vision for a new form of transportation.

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The Machines That Built America Tesla vs. Marconi

Two rival inventors have the same idea for improving things: wireless communication.

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The Machines That Built America Telephone Wars

When communication giant Western Union offers a colossal cash prize to anyone who can improve its network, two daring inventors go head-to-head in a fight that will forever change the way humans connect.

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The Machines That Built America Tractor Revolution

Harvesting crops is grueling, back-breaking work, and farmers must walk miles behind horse drawn plows to get food on American tables.

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The Machines That Built America Plane Pioneers

In 1910, airplanes are a novelty, fragile wooden concoctions that float in the air--and crash.

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The Machines That Built America Titans of Television

A ruthless mogul takes on a little-known inventor in a high stakes battle that will change the world forever, asking the question of whether a farm-boy can beat a titan with endless resources.

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The Machines That Built America Motorcycle Kings

William Harley and Arthur Davidson have a bold vision for a new form of transportation.

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