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The Philippine War marks a significant period of U.S. territorial expansion, with the nation grappling with its influence in places like Haiti and Cuba. Amidst this backdrop, the sewing machine industry flourishes, with sales skyrocketing from 20,000 units in 1863 to an astounding 14 million by 1895. Interestingly, companies like Singer begin to outpace governments in mapping and economic data, raising suspicions about their power and reach during this transformative era.In this clip
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99: The Gilded Age’s Singer Sewing Machines & Dangerous Bananas w/ Dr. Ben Sawyer of The Road To Now
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