S13·E3 Secrets of a Master Builder
- Episode
- Season 13, Episode 3
- Air Date
- October 30, 2000
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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 steel bridge over the Mississippi, and sandbar-busting jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi that helped ensure the economic viability of New Orleans and the river itself.
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When did Season 13 Episode 3 of American Experience air?
Season 13, Episode 3 ('Secrets of a Master Builder') originally aired on October 30, 2000.
How long is Season 13 Episode 3 ('Secrets of a Master Builder')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 13 Episode 3?
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 steel bridge over the ...
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