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American Experience S13E3 — Secrets of a Master Builder

American Experience•Season 13•Episode 3

Secrets of a Master Builder

Oct 30, 200055 min

Charting the life on the Mississippi of James B. Eads (1820-1887), "one of the greatest engineering geniuses of all time," says narrator David McCullough. Eads designed, built and financed ironclad river gunships in the Civil War (helping the Union win it, some say), the first

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Episode Summary

"Secrets of a Master Builder" is episode 3 of American Experience season 13. It aired on October 30, 2000.

Next: E4 · Return with Honor Best of Season 13