Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell
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Small Bio:
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone and founding the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1885. 


"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." - Alexander Graham Bell

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Interesting info:

1)  Bell’s mother and wife were both deaf, this had a major influence on his work.

2)  Bell became an excellent piano player at a young age.

3)  Bell picked out his middle name himself.

4)  Bell's actual voice was recorded 130 years ago, and we can listen to it today.

5)   On March 10, 1876, Bell spoke the first words into a telephone: "Mr. Watson...Come here...I want to see you."