004 James Eads

National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast

English - April 26, 2017 16:00 - 7 minutes - 8.74 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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James Eads is one of the most influential early engineers in river history. His contributions revolutionized transportation and even helped the Union win the Civil War. What a career! What a life!

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