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The Food That Built America
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The Food That Built America

2019-08-11 · 43 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Documentary

The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

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United States of America
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Adam RichmanAdam RichmanSelf - Author-TV Host
Campbell ScottCampbell ScottNarrator (voice)
Jason LiebigJason LiebigSelf - Historian

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