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Exploring the history of the telephone and how it reshaped the world

NPR | By Debbie Elliott,
Zephyr Weinreich, Daniel Ofman
Published July 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM MDT

As part of NPR's 250th anniversary series America in Pursuit, we're taking a look back at one of America's most significant inventions: the telephone.

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Debbie Elliott
NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.
Zephyr Weinreich
Daniel Ofman