Episode 300
300: Blasts from the Past: A History of Dynamite in the United States
November 1, 201934m 0s
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Show Notes
In the 19th century, dynamite helped transform the nation. It led to the construction of important milestones like the transcontinental railroad and helped create iconic American monuments like Mt. Rushmore. But some people also saw these small explosives as potential weapons and used dynamite to promote violence.
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