Fergus Bordewich on Centennial and the Great Fair of 1876

We the People by National Constitution Center

Aug 20, 202679:52News & Politics

In this episode, prize-winning author and historian Fergus M. Bordewich discusses his latest book, Centennial: The Great Fair of 1876 and the Invention of America’s Future, which explores the story of the nation’s 100th...

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