American history timeline for kids - Alexander Graham Bell has been widely recognized as the "inventor" of the telephone outside of Italy, where Antonio Meucci was championed as its inventor. The classic story of Bell crying out "Watson, come here! I want to see you!" is a well known part of American history.

There is still much controversy over who invented, or contributed to the invention of the telephone. In June of 2002, even the United States House of Representatives became involved! For more information on the history of the telephone, and it's many contributors, click here. (The link will open in a new window.)