What was the resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives about Meucci?
Acknowledging his work
Granting him a patent
Denying his invention
Awarding him a medal
Answer
Acknowledging his work, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing Antonio Meucci's contributions to the invention of the telephone. Meucci, an Italian immigrant, had demonstrated his invention, the "teletrofono," in the 1850s, but lacked the financial resources to patent it. The resolution acknowledged Meucci's pioneering efforts and his role in laying the groundwork for the development of the modern telephone.
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