Secrets of the Civil War: The Necessity of Innovation
Apr 05, 2023
In this series, we have covered all sorts of innovations that arose out of the conflict, from deviled ham spread and spy balloons to surgical advancements. Today we are going to continue that exploration with a wide range of new developments like photojournalism, a national currency, and the evolution of premade clothing. It’s a smorgasbord of inventions, y’all!
Hosted by: Sharon McMahon
Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
Written and researched by: Heather Jackson, Valerie Hoback, Amy Watkin, and Mandy Reid
Links to Full Episode:
Related Links:
- Lincoln Photo Discovered by Ronald Rietveld
- Lincoln Cooper Union Photo by Mathew Brady
- “Wheat Field in Which General Reynolds Was Shot”
- Mobile Photography Wagon
- Old Abe the War Eagle
- First “Greenback” with Salmon Chase
- Civil War Shoes
- Lincoln’s Telegraph Office
- Early Sod House
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