Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949)
• May 7th, 1949 • 0h 11min
History
Overview
Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass production techniques to the USA in the late 18th century.
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