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In a decade dominated by the Great Depression, the inventors of the 1930s were desperately trying to make a living. They come up with some simple yet ingenious inventions that are still practical necessities in our fast-paced life. Featured inventions include: the helicopter, xerography, the parking meter, the walkie talkie, and the electric guitar.
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Runtime: 43 minutes 55 seconds
- Topic: Business, History, Science
- Subtopic: Industry, Inventions, World History - 1900-1945
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: Inventions That Shook The World
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