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96: The War of the Currents: (Thomas Alva Edison v. Nikola Tesla & George Westinghouse)

History That Doesn't Suck

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Nicola Tesla, a Young Electrical Engineer

Nicola tesla is an electrical engineer from a small village in eastern europe. The 27-year-old arrives at new york's port with just four cents and no idea what he wants to do for the rest of his life. He meets Thomas Edison, who has been busy since opening his pearl street station in september 18 82. Nicolo walks through the port with its chorus of different european languages.

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