032 Robert Fulton

National Rivers Hall of Fame podcast by Bill Wiemuth

Jul 18, 201806:49Education

He misleadingly is known as "the inventor of the steamboat." Learn why, but also the amazing impact of Robert Fulton. Enjoy more amazing stories from history at:

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