George Westinghouse from Tesla
Clip: Season 29 Episode 7 | 1m 7s
During the last part of the 19th century, George Westinghouse had made his fortune through his invention, the railroad air brake. Now a wealthy man, Westinghouse set his sights on the future, and the future was electricity.
Aired: 10/18/16 |
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